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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For those willing to learn and put in the time, to offer a home for a homeless pig, Houk said, the joys can be great.—
Eric Adler
April 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026 -
This Poway Onstage production shares challenges, joys and chaos with warmth, humor and honesty.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Figor also performed one final demonstration of his takedown skills before settling in to enjoy his party treats.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Located in the old Oregon Short Line Railroad Depot, the museum also offers a café and gift shop where visitors can pick up some potato treats.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Given the generous proportions of the restaurant coupled with its unhurried atmosphere, guests seemed to linger longer than necessary, drawn out eventually by the delights awaiting them at the hotel’s doorstep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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For the fourth year, the Consulate of Portugal in San Francisco and the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency (AICEP) are teaming up to introduce diners to the delights of Portuguese cuisine.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Delectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectations. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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