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as in fragility
the state or quality of having a delicate structure
we never cease to marvel at the delicacy of a snowflake
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as in daintiness
the tendency to be or state of being squeamish
the urgent need for blood prompted many people to overcome their habitual delicacy and become first-time donors
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as in precision
the quality or state of being very accurate
the delicacy of the watch movement is incredible
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as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
all of her life the shy poet gave the appearance of extreme delicacy
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as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
the delicacy of the sensor is such that it will be affected by the slightest vibration
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Recent Examples of delicacy
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.
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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
Fishman’s job had been to promote the tiny, thick-skinned species of the fruit that grows wild in Maine, as iconic a state delicacy as lobster.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 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
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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
Fishman’s job had been to promote the tiny, thick-skinned species of the fruit that grows wild in Maine, as iconic a state delicacy as lobster.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacy
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The fifth annual LCCAs will air on June 17 on Peacock and Bravo, and fans are in for a treat.—
Emma Urdangen,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Fill each compartment with an assortment of fruit, nuts and other treats and place it in the refrigerator.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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That gap is where signal blindness, misalignment, bottlenecks, execution delays and weak learning loops quietly convert external change into our fragilities.—
Christopher Washington,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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For Israel, and especially Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the fragility of the ceasefire may be the point.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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With a daintiness at odds with its 120 kilos, the bear extricates its wrist from the tie and calmly takes its leave.—
Ganesh Marín,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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Apply directly from the stick for broader coverage, or use a concealer brush to spot-treat blemishes and dark spots with precision.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Directional precision is equally sharp, with a maximum error below 18 degrees and a mean of around 8 degrees, similar to the gap between two consecutive numbers on a clock face.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Common symptoms include headaches, fever, diarrhea, muscle weakness, tingling or numbness, neck stiffness or flu-like symptoms.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Initial symptoms can include fever, headache, vomiting and weakness, according to the CDC.—
Emily Vetter,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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This can cause tooth sensitivity and pain when consuming hot or cold food and drinks.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
12 June 2026
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Eating a donut earlier in the day is easier on your body than eating it at night when insulin sensitivity and metabolism slow.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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My matzo balls took twice as long to cook according to her fineness in the video.—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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The term plant texture refers to the fineness or coarseness, roughness or smoothness, heaviness or lightness of a particular plant.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Bryant is a restrained writer, and the fastidiousness of his elastic text does little to allay those who are likely to become inflamed.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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More such fastidiousness will be needed to arrest the domino effect of delegitimization and to renew the small guarantees of truth and dignity in public life customarily provided by legacy institutions.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Delicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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