delectations

noun

plural of delectation
as in joys
a source of great satisfaction tourists enjoying the delectations of this tropical paradise for the first time

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  1. joys
  2. treats
  3. delights
Noun
  • Wine has always been a big part of the equation at Jiko, which exposed oenophiles to the joys of South Africa’s vineyards from the start.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Working with our tones and our pain and joys should be considered an honor.
    — Tommy Orange, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of joys
Noun
  • The pair started at farmers markets with treats before building up to cakes.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Bitcoin per share treats every coin as equivalent, but 16,116 of Twenty One's coins, more than a third of the stack, sit pledged as collateral against $485 million in convertible notes, against a cash position of $106 million.
    — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • This is the time when arts organizations launch a slew of new productions and festival season gears up to celebrate everything from culinary treats to literary delights.
    — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • To make room for seasonal culinary delights, Casey loves hanging floral arrangements above the dining space.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of delights
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“Delectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectations. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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