delectables

plural of delectable
as in treats
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury a gourmet shop filled with delectables for every palate, albeit not for every pocketbook

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Recent Examples of delectables All those delectables can be enjoy in BlueHouse’s open social areas, which include high-speed Wi-Fi and outlets at basically every seat. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025 In fact, Bath and Body Works joined forces with Milk Bar to launch four new fragrances inspired by the confectioner’s delectables — Cinnamon Pretzel Cookie, Raspberry Holiday Pie Bar, Peppermint Bark Truffle and Cereal Milk Soft Serve — back in October. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025 Off-Piste Après Garden promises mountaintop ski-in fun with firepits, a variety of beverages and hot-off-the smoker delectables. Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectables
Noun
  • The market offers fresh breads, ice cream, Chinese, Mexican and Filipino food and many other treats.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Instead of tightening a leash or pushing on a dog’s back to force them to do a trick, pooches are commonly rewarded with treats, toys or positive affirmations.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • There would be no interminable seated supper, but delicacies served at stations that allowed this crowd to mingle and gossip in equal measure.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • People had their first taste of delicacies like soda water, Heinz ketchup, popcorn and bananas.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • After the biggest wedding of the year, new details are emerging about the goodies some guests received.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Block parties were common, although some families, like those in Orlando’s Eola Park, brought picnic goodies out of the house.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026

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“Delectables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectables. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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