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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Being a new mom is a rollercoaster, filled with joys and inevitable challenges.—
Mekialaya White,
CBS News,
26 May 2026 -
The best tropical vacation spots offer an abundance of choice for rest, play, and all the joys in between.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Other pieces, ranging from caps and T-shirts to tote bags, are adorned with both brand names as well as laurels and pomelos — a key ingredient in the sweet treats imagined for the occasion by Ladurée executive chef of pastry Julien Alvarez.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Alsace spent centuries moving between French and German rule — explaining why this indisputably French cake so closely resembles similar treats from across the Germanic world.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Much like Hawaii and Vietnam, the Philippines is well known for culinary delights born of colonization.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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But there were more delights above ground with the two pools, and the Krug Champagne terrace on the rooftop, offering a different but no less necessary kind of therapy.—
Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
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“Delectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectations. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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