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.
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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
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
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Yokohamabashi Shotengai is the perfect street for foodies, with no shortage of treats to discover.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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In a Mars press release from last fall, the company announced several new and upcoming treats that would be making their debut in 2026, one of which is TWIX Bits.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two Southern classics, deviled egg and potato salad, collide to create these tiny delicacies.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Miss Manners therefore recommends issuing the warning, after giving consideration to such delicacies as gender, familiarity, rank and any nearby sharp objects.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His arrival and ascendance to being that go-to guy for all sorts of goodies upsets established power structures.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Not to mention Bosnian Pljeskavica, Haitian Griot and other foreign goodies elsewhere in town.—
Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Delectables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectables. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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