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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These cookies are our take on the famous Levain Bakery treats from New York City.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hershey's holiday treats are in stores nationwide for a limited time this holiday season while supplies last.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Between Tennessee Onions, Creamed Onions and Vidalia Onion Pie there are quite a few head-turning Southern delicacies with onion as the star, but this one has to take the cake in the creativity department.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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The eight-course tasting menu is worth the splurge since you’ll dine on delicacies like frog legs and foie gras.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Allocate several large storage containers to hold your festive goodies.—
Bridget Reed Morawski,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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The supers from The Thunderbolts, the new Fantastic Four, Ant-Man, Captain America, and Shang-Chi are just some of the newer faces facing Doctor Doom alongside oldies but goodies like Chris Hemsworth’s Thor.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Delectables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectables. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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