kickshaws

plural of kickshaw
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as in treats
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury the company's holiday party always features an array of artfully confected kickshaws

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Noun
  • Select a fungicide labeled for leaf spots on ornamentals and follow the label.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Native species tend to establish faster and handle local climate stress better than ornamentals imported from other regions.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • The appetizer and fast-food theme nights feature at-home versions of her family's favorite treats.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Most days, Rylee takes Eloise for a walk around the property and is in charge of giving her water, baths and treats like apples and oatmeal cookies.
    Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Especially memorable designs include its Naga choker, wherein each gem represents ornaments worn by a different native tribe, and its Naga orchid necklace, inspired by the nearly 400 species of the flowering plant found in the region.
    Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • So are the Catholic lawn ornaments and gardens sprouting eggplants and figs.
    Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Founded in 2019, Whatnot built its audience on novelties and collectibles.
    Ryan Baker, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Other novelties included Kiss Kiss, reinvented in 2005 with Hervé Can der Straeten, and Rouge G, reinvented with Lorenz Bäumer featuring the famed double-mirror case.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
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“Kickshaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickshaws. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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