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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Reporting assignments can often lead to unexpected joys and lessons.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
13 June 2026 -
His adoption rides are helping open other minds to the joys of pet adoption, too.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Rather than shy away from these itty-bitty creatures, embrace them with your next mani by showing them off on their favorite treats—different forms of fruit.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
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Pandan waffles, matcha flan and durian smoothies, among other Southeast Asian treats, round out the menu.—
Christopher Hassiotis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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We’re surrounded by sensory delights, and a new book argues that being more attuned to them could be a balm for digital exhaustion.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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The psychologists, economists, and happiness advocates have saddled the rest of us with an impoverished and incomplete picture of gratification and its distinctive delights.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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“Delectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectations. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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