as in joys
a source of great satisfaction
tourists enjoying the delectations of this tropical paradise for the first time
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Noun
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An ensemble piece in the truest sense, Tyler Taormina's film captures the joys and exhaustions of holiday gatherings via a Long Island family's annual Christmas Eve shindig.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025 -
Now, with her due date on the horizon, Fletcher is looking forward to the simplest joys.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
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That's right, Dairy Queen is getting in the holiday spirit with a new menu full of seasonal delights.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Playing this character is one of the great delights of my career.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Delectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectations. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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