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
Known as ‘the king of winter delicacies,’ fugu stands as a proud symbol of Japanese food culture.
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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 day 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.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Hong Kong/Beijing — The making of dim sum — the bite-sized delicacies hailing from southern China — is all about craftsmanship.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
And as in those days, extravagances like butler service and delicacies like caviar, lobster, and seafood towers are at the ready.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Kenya has previously fined Belgian teenagers who were found in possession of queen ants, which are used as delicacies and kept as pets in Europe and Asia.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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 day 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.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Hong Kong/Beijing — The making of dim sum — the bite-sized delicacies hailing from southern China — is all about craftsmanship.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
And as in those days, extravagances like butler service and delicacies like caviar, lobster, and seafood towers are at the ready.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Kenya has previously fined Belgian teenagers who were found in possession of queen ants, which are used as delicacies and kept as pets in Europe and Asia.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacies
treats
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But soaring gas prices are taking a bigger slice out of American paychecks since the start of the war, leaving less for things like dining out, new clothes or other treats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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More treats for you below, enjoy!—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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“Delicacies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacies. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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