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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 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
Scientists don’t yet know why these difficult-to-find delicacies would be on a gorilla’s menu.
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Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 10 June 2025
Shark fin soup is a traditional Chinese and Southeast Asian delicacy.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
Their meat is also considered a delicacy in parts of the world.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
Places to Eat Tracy's Crab Shack Sink your teeth into a true Alaskan delicacy, Alaskan king crab, at Tracy's Crab Shack.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
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Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 10 June 2025
Shark fin soup is a traditional Chinese and Southeast Asian delicacy.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
Their meat is also considered a delicacy in parts of the world.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
Places to Eat Tracy's Crab Shack Sink your teeth into a true Alaskan delicacy, Alaskan king crab, at Tracy's Crab Shack.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacy
Noun
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This Tonight Show segment started off with a delightful treat for any Anthony Bourdain heads in the audience.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Keep them relaxed with treats or toys, and use burst mode for action shots to capture the perfect moment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
Noun
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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
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Known for his breakout role in Snowfall, Idris brings intensity, precision, and charisma to a performance that demanded serious physical training, emotional depth, and even some real-life time on the track.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in my responses and give me tips for responding with a problem-solving, curious mindset next time.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The currency pair is expected to swing both ways as the Taiwan dollar gets caught between speculation of central bank intervention and weakness in the greenback, Lim added.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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Quantum computing can boost the accuracy of battery material simulations, optimize power grid flows and enhance the design of sustainable energy systems.—
Klaudia Zaika,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Additionally, defining daytime napping as sleep between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. could have mistakenly included participants’ actual sleep, affecting the accuracy of what would count as a nap, the researchers stated.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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While other editors navigated the daily grind in a visible state of exhaustion, Wintour, with her signature bob, dark sunglasses, and famously enigmatic composure, cultivated an air of mystery and authority that few could emulate.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Now, there are signs of upside exhaustion to suggest that MSFT may soon relinquish its leadership stronghold.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Nicholas Meyer brought the franchise back to life with The Wrath of Khan, which pits Kirk against his old nemesis (played to arch perfection by Ricardo Montalban).—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Imagine tender chicken breasts marinated in spiced buttermilk, then pan-fried to crispy perfection and coated in a honey-buffalo sauce, before being layered onto a fluffy challah bun with tangy ranch slaw and bites of fresh dill.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Delicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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