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
Loco moco, malasada and lau lau may sound like alien planets in some Star Wars movie, but all three are Hawaiian delicacies that every visitor should sample at least once.
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Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Don’t miss the mini sourdough boule flights or the signature Fat Cat bialy filled with seasonal delicacies.
—Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Hawaiian delicacies like spam musubi and shave ice will also be available.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Known as ‘the king of winter delicacies,’ fugu stands as a proud symbol of Japanese food culture.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2026
For fine dining, splurge on a course of Kaga delicacies at Ryotei Otomoro; the chef is said to be the direct descendant of those who cooked for 17th-century local feudal lords.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The coast was a near constant companion from the first day on, and our initial lunch stop was the bellwether of what to expect on the culinary front, La Meridiana Relais & Châteaux’s presentation of delicacies from the Italian Riviera.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Laced with delicacies of the season including artichokes, fava beans and asparagus, combinations are sometimes predictable, like Risotto with Spring Herbs or Artichoke Risotto with Lemon Zest.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Against the backdrop of prison watchtowers and barbed wire, the celebration of Route 66 in Joliet featured three hours’ worth of pregame festivities, including 15 food trucks serving delicacies as quintessential as hot dogs and as unique as gourmet pasta in garlic bread cones.
—John J. Kim, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Don’t miss the mini sourdough boule flights or the signature Fat Cat bialy filled with seasonal delicacies.
—Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Hawaiian delicacies like spam musubi and shave ice will also be available.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Known as ‘the king of winter delicacies,’ fugu stands as a proud symbol of Japanese food culture.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2026
For fine dining, splurge on a course of Kaga delicacies at Ryotei Otomoro; the chef is said to be the direct descendant of those who cooked for 17th-century local feudal lords.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The coast was a near constant companion from the first day on, and our initial lunch stop was the bellwether of what to expect on the culinary front, La Meridiana Relais & Châteaux’s presentation of delicacies from the Italian Riviera.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Laced with delicacies of the season including artichokes, fava beans and asparagus, combinations are sometimes predictable, like Risotto with Spring Herbs or Artichoke Risotto with Lemon Zest.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Against the backdrop of prison watchtowers and barbed wire, the celebration of Route 66 in Joliet featured three hours’ worth of pregame festivities, including 15 food trucks serving delicacies as quintessential as hot dogs and as unique as gourmet pasta in garlic bread cones.
—John J. Kim, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacies
treats
Noun
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This is by reservation only and includes tea, sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Protein-first cooking treats nutrient density as the organizing principle of a meal rather than an afterthought.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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“Delicacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacies. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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