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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
Aristocrats feasted while peasants toiled and poor Parisians starved, and new delicacies like the banana debuted against a backdrop of imperialist adventures.
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Amy Crawford, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
The inspiration was more words and feelings: fragility, vulnerability, dread, intense love, all of these words that evoke weights of fabric, delicacy, what part of the body might be visible.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
For local restaurants, caviar can add a dose of opulence to their menus, with plenty offering full caviar service in addition to dishes topped with the shiny jewel-like delicacy, such as a lobster roll at Found Oyster and fried chicken at Anajak Thai.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Food Budget Today: Spends fifteen per cent of his income on Muscle Milk protein shakes and global delicacies that are delivered straight to his door by Uber Eats.
1884: Spends fifty per cent of his income on biscuits, cabbage, and salt pork—local, organic, and absolutely delicious!
—Alex Baia, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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Amy Crawford, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
The inspiration was more words and feelings: fragility, vulnerability, dread, intense love, all of these words that evoke weights of fabric, delicacy, what part of the body might be visible.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
For local restaurants, caviar can add a dose of opulence to their menus, with plenty offering full caviar service in addition to dishes topped with the shiny jewel-like delicacy, such as a lobster roll at Found Oyster and fried chicken at Anajak Thai.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Food Budget Today: Spends fifteen per cent of his income on Muscle Milk protein shakes and global delicacies that are delivered straight to his door by Uber Eats.
1884: Spends fifty per cent of his income on biscuits, cabbage, and salt pork—local, organic, and absolutely delicious!
—Alex Baia, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacy
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Celebrate the Year of the Snake and Fairyland’s 75th anniversary with a long weekend of festivities including arts and crafts, lion dance performances and sweet treats.—
Jackie Burrell,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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After the Christmas festivities and Three Kings Day Parade of Barcelona's holiday season, winter travelers visiting from late January on can look forward to trying a rare winter treat.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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The skilled professionals of the 901 area have elevated this technique into a true art form, creating seamless, natural-looking results that showcase their technical precision and creative vision.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
22 Jan. 2025
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This model serves as a bridge between eras, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the charm of a classic design executed with modern precision and materials.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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But Price acknowledged that the case revealed multiple weaknesses in how police handled homicide investigations at the time, leading to widespread reforms that remain in place today.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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But dunking has become another item on a laundry list of weaknesses for Williams to fix.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Interpreting well requires strengths in cultural sensitivity, listening, and quick thinking.—
George Bradt,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Start with a low concentration, pair it with a rich hand cream for hydration, and always follow up with sunscreen since retinol can increase sun sensitivity.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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Certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), the movement exceeds industry standards for accuracy, with a daily rate variation of -2/+4 seconds.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The government has pressured universities, banks and other institutions in mainland China and Hong Kong to make sure that their economists do not question the accuracy of government statistics.—
Keith Bradsher,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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This breeds feelings of frustration and emotional exhaustion.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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However, exhaustion from the long-haul flight prompted him to explore an alternative: an Uber.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Not to mention that for right now, the latter completes any all-white winter outfit formula to monochromatic perfection.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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Jordi Fernandez drew up a play for Cam Johnson at the top of the key, and his team executed to near perfection.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Delicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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