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as in fragility
the state or quality of having a delicate structure
we never cease to marvel at the delicacy of a snowflake
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as in daintiness
the tendency to be or state of being squeamish
the urgent need for blood prompted many people to overcome their habitual delicacy and become first-time donors
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as in precision
the quality or state of being very accurate
the delicacy of the watch movement is incredible
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as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
all of her life the shy poet gave the appearance of extreme delicacy
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as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
the delicacy of the sensor is such that it will be affected by the slightest vibration
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Recent Examples of delicacy
He was immediately struck by her refinement, her delicacy, and, of course, her beauty.
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Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Over the 18 courses, diners will move from a welcome drink to a cold counter, for raw delicacies, to the hot counter, which will serve up dishes like tamal de mar, which includes Hokkaido uni, salsa verde de quelites, hoja santa chlorophyll, and jocoque.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
He was once known as one of the East Bay’s best chefs who attracted customers with authentic Italian delicacies and a charming persona to boot.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Many readers responded that this Southern delicacy was a frequent appearance at lunchtime, which makes sense.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Over the 18 courses, diners will move from a welcome drink to a cold counter, for raw delicacies, to the hot counter, which will serve up dishes like tamal de mar, which includes Hokkaido uni, salsa verde de quelites, hoja santa chlorophyll, and jocoque.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
He was once known as one of the East Bay’s best chefs who attracted customers with authentic Italian delicacies and a charming persona to boot.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Many readers responded that this Southern delicacy was a frequent appearance at lunchtime, which makes sense.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacy
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Almond extract holds center stage, enriching treats with its creamy, nutty, and almost cherry-like bouquet.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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For guests 21 and over, tickets are $35 and include a bourbon tasting in an igloo, a winter cocktail at the ice bar, s’mores, a savory bourbon treat, and a take-home rocks glass set with an ice mold.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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Climate disruption colliding with supply chain fragility.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This creates a shared fragility across the industry.—
Saman Zonouz,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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With a daintiness at odds with its 120 kilos, the bear extricates its wrist from the tie and calmly takes its leave.—
Ganesh Marín,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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Data centres and automation are raising requirements for power, connectivity, and operational precision.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Players use it for precision drills and reaction training.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Together, the cases highlight weaknesses in an industry that has long struggled to balance nutritional innovation with safety.—
Jillian Deutsch,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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In signing Díaz and Tucker, Los Angeles addressed two areas of weakness by throwing money at the top option on the market.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Because of the sensitivity of materials like wood and metal to temperature changes, the cold, dry air can lead to cracks and warping on your instrument.—
Elissa Robinson,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Jan. 2026
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People often mislabel this as burnout, stress or personal sensitivity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Or is this a kind of fastidiousness of yours?—
Cynthia Zarin,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The filmmaking is precise and refined, but free of the self-conscious fastidiousness that often passes for style on the international festival circuit.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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The submissions were also sent to prosecutor Daniel Porceddu, who didn't check their accuracy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Speed is praised more than accuracy.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Delicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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