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as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury presented with a plate of national delicacies while they waited for the queen

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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 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 Movies have long cherished the contrast between a ballerina’s delicacy and lithe visuals with the gritty determination required to leap, dance and twirl in the highly unnatural way that is dancing on your toes. Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025 Lululemon Align No Line High-Rise Pant Inspired by the delicacy of a rose, the Align leggings are crafted with Nulu fabric that provides a petal-like softness. Nicol Natale, People.com, 4 June 2025 There’s also a complimentary breakfast featuring some of the best pastries in the area: Don’t miss the cinnamon-date bagels from 29 Loaves—a true local delicacy. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 20 May 2025 Though crawfish makes up more than half of its business, the company sells other Cajun delicacies like boudin, king cakes, crab, oysters, alligator meat and more. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for delicacy
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Noun
  • This Tonight Show segment started off with a delightful treat for any Anthony Bourdain heads in the audience.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 June 2025
  • Two years ago the treat scored a lot of free publicity when photos of megastar Swift and fellow entertainer Selena Gomez licking a Bomb Pop at Swift’s annual Fourth of July bash went viral.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
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  • Borussia Dortmund’s forwards will need to pick their spot with real precision in the next round.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • The future of negotiation belongs to those who pair emotional intelligence with algorithmic precision.
    Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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  • Frank is committed to improving players’ strengths and weaknesses, and this is an area that could facilitate Tel’s development.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 20 June 2025
  • The pair argues that Europe risks falling behind not due to a lack of technical capability but because of structural market weaknesses.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
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  • Thanks to an extended frequency range, high sensitivity drivers and good temperature tolerance, these IEMs have a sound signature that’s closer to the type of sound produced by expensive electrostatic and planar-magnetic models.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • The official, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the talks, said Trump believes the immediate threat from Iran has been neutralized and that Netanyahu understood the U.S. position.
    Amanda Castro Hannah Parry Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Jones has a lower ceiling, but he's shown more accuracy than Richardson so far.
    Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • His accuracy was really impressive Wednesday and Thursday.
    Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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  • Similar to the chart of WTI crude oil, the VanEck Oil Services ETF (OIH) has improved intermediate-term momentum and no signs of upside exhaustion, increasing the likelihood of a breakout above a Fibonacci retracement level near $257 for a secondary objective of $298.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 16 June 2025
  • The condition can cause symptoms like exhaustion, irritability, unintentional weight loss, hand tremors, and skin discoloration, according to the Mayo Clinic. About 1 percent of Americans have Graves' disease, according to Yale Medicine.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 June 2025
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  • Guided by a mindset of possibility and a belief in progress over perfection, Diezhandino is reshaping how her teams understand and influence the future of socializing, long a category reference point, placing celebrations and cultural relevance at the center of every brand experience.
    Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
  • Creating a Rich Auntie moment is less about perfection and more about presence.
    Essence, Essence, 17 June 2025

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“Delicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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