as in treats
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
the widow plied her suitor with dainties and endless glasses of sherry
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Noun
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As the candy bowls linger from Halloween and holiday treats start to roll in, your teeth face a marathon of sugar exposure.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025 -
When paired with treats and verbal praise for good behavior, these tools can help your dog out of the frantic barking loop.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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As the proud proprietors of delicacies like pineapple casserole and pear salad, Southerners are no stranger to seemingly odd flavor combinations.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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The first evening will spotlight the Cilento region’s local delicacies, including Controne beans, anchovies, soppressata, and artichokes.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Dainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dainties. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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