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
The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads.
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Connie Ogle
june 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
The breakfast features local delicacies such as poppyseed cake, as well as meats, hot bites and even sparkling wine for those special occasions.
—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
Known for its white sandy beaches, farm shops selling local delicacies, and small fishing villages, Österlen is a great option for your Swedish summer trip.
—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
Widely considered Latin America’s culinary capital, this coastal metropolis is known for seafood delicacies like ceviche and causa Limeña, an elegant cold layered potato dish.
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Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Well, this means their diet also includes bulbs, seeds, roots, and leaves, delicacies that can all be found right in your garden.
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Oyster Club's freshly shucked shellfish delicacies are just across the bridge from the inn.
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Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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.
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Hilary Cadigan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
Connie Ogle
june 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
The breakfast features local delicacies such as poppyseed cake, as well as meats, hot bites and even sparkling wine for those special occasions.
—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
Known for its white sandy beaches, farm shops selling local delicacies, and small fishing villages, Österlen is a great option for your Swedish summer trip.
—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
Widely considered Latin America’s culinary capital, this coastal metropolis is known for seafood delicacies like ceviche and causa Limeña, an elegant cold layered potato dish.
—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Well, this means their diet also includes bulbs, seeds, roots, and leaves, delicacies that can all be found right in your garden.
—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Oyster Club's freshly shucked shellfish delicacies are just across the bridge from the inn.
—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacies
treats
Noun
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Seegel started by selling her treats at the former The Table market before securing a permanent spot at the Clearfork Farmers Market.
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The flow of frozen dairy treats stopped at the Chicago Street location sometime in the 1950s.
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“Delicacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacies. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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