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dainties

noun

plural of dainty
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dainties
  1. treats
  2. delicacies
Noun
  • See the new treats, merch What does Ode to Candy Corn smell like?
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Fall festivals are a staple of the season, bringing markets, sweet treats, tasty eats and entertainment to metro Atlanta.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • Besides beer, pretzels, pork roast and sausages were also sought-after delicacies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Food Souvlaki and spanakopita aren’t the only delicacies Greece is famed for.
    — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of delicacies
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“Dainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dainties. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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