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as in treat
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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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
Sleek hamachi yellowtail came with Serrano peppers and wonderful crispy potatoes, while lustrous king salmon was dressed with ponzu and a wasabi salsa that was delightfully mild so as to not clash with the delicacy of the fish.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Michelin three-star Chef Heinz Beck is responsible for the culinary offering, which includes everything from traditional Italian delicacies to classic aperitivo.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Lemony, vibrant, and packed full of fresh flavor this pasta salad is reminiscent of the Southern favorite delicacy, marinated shrimp.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
The story told through the fragrance taps into a deep emotional connection that aims to transcend generations and cultures, celebrating strength, elegance and the delicacy of femininity.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Michelin three-star Chef Heinz Beck is responsible for the culinary offering, which includes everything from traditional Italian delicacies to classic aperitivo.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Lemony, vibrant, and packed full of fresh flavor this pasta salad is reminiscent of the Southern favorite delicacy, marinated shrimp.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
The story told through the fragrance taps into a deep emotional connection that aims to transcend generations and cultures, celebrating strength, elegance and the delicacy of femininity.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacy
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The Food Arabic coffee flavored with cardamom is poured from a traditional dallah coffee pot and served with dates as a welcome treat to begin the flight.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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So, audiences are in for a special treat Friday as the organization returns to its Los Angeles roots to uplift local artistry and, hopefully, foster community within the city after several years of ongoing strife from fires and labor strikes to social unrest and economic hardship.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
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The wine cellar is stacked like an old-money Bond villain’s dream: over 1,000 bottles, big on rare Burgundies and Old World precision.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Visitors will learn how that experience influenced his lifelong interest in capturing the clothing, gestures, and style of his subjects with precision.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Surround yourself with people whose strengths complement your weaknesses.—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The head coach may opt to change Fernandes’ midfield partner based on the strengths/weaknesses of opponents.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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The recall affects all lot codes of the product, which could pose a serious health risk to individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Medical treatment for severe tinnitus, especially for hormonal tinnitus, needs to be comprehensive—addressing brain sensitivity, hormone balance and lifestyle factors, Djalilian says.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
30 July 2025
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Some agency officials have voiced concerns about the accuracy of the tool’s legal interpretations.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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So far, measurements have found no difference between the two to an accuracy of 1.5 parts in a billion.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
28 July 2025
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This matter of loss exhaustion brings me to the first caveat about fancified indexing.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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For Baser, this past year has been a learning experience, a chance to reacquaint herself with her inner child in the midst of exhaustion.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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And, sometimes, perfection comes with a surgeon’s touch.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Embracing private relationships, then, is partly Gen Z’s way of rejecting the suffocating pressures of perfection and returning to the value of real-life displays of affection.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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“Delicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacy. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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