delicacies

plural of delicacy
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 San Jose has a new brunch restaurant, Bloom, serving up chicken and waffles, croissant French toast and carnitas Benedict, among other savory and sweet breakfast and lunch delicacies. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 There would be no interminable seated supper, but delicacies served at stations that allowed this crowd to mingle and gossip in equal measure. Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026 People had their first taste of delicacies like soda water, Heinz ketchup, popcorn and bananas. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 July 2026 Michael Kovac Along with his iconic spicy tuna crispy rice, Uechi had multiple staple delicacies that turned his restaurants into a must-stop spot for Angelenos, a-list celebrities and visitors alike. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 June 2026 The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacies
treats
Noun
  • Later, when Saeng-gang and her mother leave the palace to hide Saeng-gang’s spirit-hearing abilities, the mother is poisoned by treats sent from the palace.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 17 July 2026
  • The idea of ice cream helping with sleep sounds counterintuitive, but UK brand Snooz is banking on a growing shift in how consumers think about nighttime treats.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

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“Delicacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacies. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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