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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
tourists enjoying the delectations of this tropical paradise for the first time
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as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
a musical concert was presented for the delectation of the guests
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Recent Examples of delectation
More than fifty years ago, any semi-sentient being could recognize the dangers of forcing minors to work gruelling hours performing emotions for the delectation of large and unseen audiences, long before their brains had finished developing.
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
Shelly still loves the glitz (as does the film’s director, Gia Coppola, who lingers on it all with real delectation), reminiscing about her glory days in cabaret.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Shelly still loves the glitz (as does the film’s director, Gia Coppola, who lingers on it all with real delectation), reminiscing about her glory days in cabaret.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Magnificent, with a thundering equine climax for adult delectation.
—Armond White, National Review, 28 June 2023
Six years before Die Hard’s John McClane ran barefoot over broken glass at Nakatomi Plaza, Stallone had punished himself for the audience’s delectation in First Blood, kicking off the craze for one-man-army thrillers.
—Vulture, 3 Aug. 2022
In fact, Saul is a performance artist, and what is performed upon him, for the delectation of a jaded audience, is surgery.
—The New Yorker, 3 June 2022
Harry Haft was a Polish Jew who made it through Auschwitz by fighting other inmates for the delectation of Nazi officers.
—Vulture, 9 June 2022
That episode winds up coming full circle to involve Saul and Caprice in a stunt that will put their competitors (a dervish-dancing man who has sprouted multiple ears; a woman who mutilates herself for the delectation of the elite) to shame.
—Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 1 June 2022
Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
Shelly still loves the glitz (as does the film’s director, Gia Coppola, who lingers on it all with real delectation), reminiscing about her glory days in cabaret.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Shelly still loves the glitz (as does the film’s director, Gia Coppola, who lingers on it all with real delectation), reminiscing about her glory days in cabaret.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Magnificent, with a thundering equine climax for adult delectation.
—Armond White, National Review, 28 June 2023
Six years before Die Hard’s John McClane ran barefoot over broken glass at Nakatomi Plaza, Stallone had punished himself for the audience’s delectation in First Blood, kicking off the craze for one-man-army thrillers.
—Vulture, 3 Aug. 2022
In fact, Saul is a performance artist, and what is performed upon him, for the delectation of a jaded audience, is surgery.
—The New Yorker, 3 June 2022
Harry Haft was a Polish Jew who made it through Auschwitz by fighting other inmates for the delectation of Nazi officers.
—Vulture, 9 June 2022
That episode winds up coming full circle to involve Saul and Caprice in a stunt that will put their competitors (a dervish-dancing man who has sprouted multiple ears; a woman who mutilates herself for the delectation of the elite) to shame.
—Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 1 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectation
Noun
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But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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When friendships are neglected, all the possibilities of friendship—the political possibilities, the possibilities for love, joy, and community—disappear as well.—
Priya Vulchi,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That collection of feelings is called anhedonia—basically a loss of enjoyment.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
6 Apr. 2025
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The show was short-lived, but there was true porcine enjoyment in watching this beloved Muppet get her own talk show.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Get The Recipe Cherry Delight As the name implies, this cool dessert is a true delight.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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And to the delight of pilots and passengers, everyone on board has access to high-speed Internet through Starlink.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What could be more welcome or promising in any era than a beneficial natural product that facilitates focus and concentration, even while inducing a subtle sense of contentment and well-being?—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Harvard Study of Adult Development —the longest-running happiness study in the world—found that the quality of your relationships is the clearest predictor of long-term contentment and health.—
Greg Orme,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s no denying that Coachella is a feast for the senses and its influence reaches far beyond the music.—
Tiana DeNicola,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2025
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In those stirring early images, one faceless girl oversees the group’s feast, bedecked in an antler crown and several locks of the dead girl’s hair.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The layout is a missed opportunity, as one of the pleasures of Abercrombie is to witness the interplay between her narratives and tropes rather than consider them in isolation.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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One of the movie’s greatest pleasures — and greatest challenges for the actors — is its heightened dialogue, which sounds unlike that of any other movie, even if Rudolph sees it as perfectly natural.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Why cats go wild for the treat Decide on an approach For some medications, administering pills can be as simple as waiting for your cat to chow down.—
Marina Pitofsky,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Here’s a rundown of all the sweet treats that made the cut, including what won in round one.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His tenure was marked by innovation in cloud-first systems and data architecture that elevated operational agility and customer satisfaction.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The other problem is that any satisfaction that comes with this toxic type of purpose is fleeting.—
Dr. Jordan Grumet, Contributor,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Delectation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectation. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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