as in joys
a source of great satisfaction
tourists enjoying the delectations of this tropical paradise for the first time
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Two high schoolers discuss the challenges – and the joys – of growing up in a multiracial family.—
Steve Drummond,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025 -
The eclipse will spotlight Scopio's pleasures and joys, and allow their dreams and goals to be accomplished.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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The free festival will include farm-stand produce, cider treats, local artisans and live music.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Farther along, candies are packed into boxes by hand, readying them to join the roughly 3 million treats Rebecca Ruth sells each year.—
Robin Roenker,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Mendelsohn and Aduba are delights are here as well.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wishing you a weekend of crunchy listens and unexpected delights.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Communal feasts in century-old homes, polished raw bars, and menus that balance nostalgia with creative ambition can all be found in Music City.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Teenage girls, chosen by local nobles, were sent away to live in seclusion at the aqllawasai to weave cloth, brew chicha, and prepare food for ritual feasts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Delectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectations. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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