as in treats
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
presented with a plate of national delicacies while they waited for the queen
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Recent Examples of delicacies
But Bare wanted Dinette to have its own delicacies, too.
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Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Consisting of a flour tortilla, sometimes giant, with egg, bacon, potato, ham and other delicacies, a breakfast taco’s mission is to give you an energy boost with the best flavor.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Platings that were works of art featured delicacies such as caviar, foie gras and lobster, but humbler foods also elevated to greatness were the potato, daikon radish and grapefruit in the multicourse tasting menu.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Now, the ovens are hot, the apple turnovers are baking, and Chatellier is preparing the final round of delicacies for his customers, which also includes everything from croissants, danishes, and cakes.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
From West African cuisine to Afro-Latino delicacies, American South comfort to sugary confections are spread across the entire region.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
In town, a Talking Heads tribute band will rock the Arena Theater (an old vaudeville joint) for $25-$30, and local bars and restaurants will offer special whale- and seafood-themed delicacies.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
For a taste of history, the Tai O Heritage Hotel—a former marine police station and grade II historic building—serves up local delicacies under a glass roof, offering stunning views and a side of Tai O's famous shrimp paste.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
People deep clean their houses and shop for specific new year delicacies.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Consisting of a flour tortilla, sometimes giant, with egg, bacon, potato, ham and other delicacies, a breakfast taco’s mission is to give you an energy boost with the best flavor.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Platings that were works of art featured delicacies such as caviar, foie gras and lobster, but humbler foods also elevated to greatness were the potato, daikon radish and grapefruit in the multicourse tasting menu.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Now, the ovens are hot, the apple turnovers are baking, and Chatellier is preparing the final round of delicacies for his customers, which also includes everything from croissants, danishes, and cakes.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
From West African cuisine to Afro-Latino delicacies, American South comfort to sugary confections are spread across the entire region.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
In town, a Talking Heads tribute band will rock the Arena Theater (an old vaudeville joint) for $25-$30, and local bars and restaurants will offer special whale- and seafood-themed delicacies.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
For a taste of history, the Tai O Heritage Hotel—a former marine police station and grade II historic building—serves up local delicacies under a glass roof, offering stunning views and a side of Tai O's famous shrimp paste.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
People deep clean their houses and shop for specific new year delicacies.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacies
treats
Noun
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Don’t forget leash, treats and water.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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At the far end of the open-plan ground floor is Sushi Nagi—an intimate counter restaurant with wall panels depicting pines, where chef Taira Tsuneyoshi skillfully presents an array of local treats, from uni sea urchin to Botan-ebi shrimps.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Delicacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacies. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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