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
Silver Sea has delicacies like a sea urchin tray for $189.
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Ella Gonzales
march 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
Once in Dun, Mathilda gorges herself on strange delicacies while assembling disparate pieces of Hermia.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Sushi aficionados will gravitate to the supplemental options for cult favorites like shimmery kohada and sticky-buttery nodoguro, and fleeting seasonal delicacies like kawahagi, a winter fish often intensified with a crowning slice of its own liver.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
But Bare wanted Dinette to have its own delicacies, too.
—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
Ella Gonzales
march 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
Once in Dun, Mathilda gorges herself on strange delicacies while assembling disparate pieces of Hermia.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Sushi aficionados will gravitate to the supplemental options for cult favorites like shimmery kohada and sticky-buttery nodoguro, and fleeting seasonal delicacies like kawahagi, a winter fish often intensified with a crowning slice of its own liver.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
But Bare wanted Dinette to have its own delicacies, too.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacies
treats
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Guests can expect a spread of brunch favorites and sweet treats, including a ham carving station, omelet station, the property’s signature French Toast, chicken and waffles and lots more, along with a bottomless mimosa and bloody mary bar.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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At a time when inflation has been hard on the restaurant business, both eateries have treats priced at just a few dollars.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Delicacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacies. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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