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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
Food There's one delicacy in particular that has many rules.
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Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2024
Bone China dinnerware set Bone China is a translucent and lightweight type of ceramic pottery that requires delicacy.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
The only problem is keeping the grapes out of hungry bird’s beaks because the shriveled morsels are a rare delicacy, so winemakers cover the vines with nets until harvest time.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Beyond the market, Geneva provides a diverse array of winter experiences, not least invigorating winter swimming followed by restorative sauna sessions, local chocolate delicacies and watch-making workshops.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2024
Bone China dinnerware set Bone China is a translucent and lightweight type of ceramic pottery that requires delicacy.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
The only problem is keeping the grapes out of hungry bird’s beaks because the shriveled morsels are a rare delicacy, so winemakers cover the vines with nets until harvest time.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Beyond the market, Geneva provides a diverse array of winter experiences, not least invigorating winter swimming followed by restorative sauna sessions, local chocolate delicacies and watch-making workshops.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacy
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This season of sweet treats is a great time to make a fast snack that’s delicious and full of nutrients like protein, potassium, magnesium and iron.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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Peanuts—shelled or unshelled—are a favorite treat of bluejays, woodpeckers, chickadees, and several other species.Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
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Hansi Flick’s Barcelona are a young team whose high-risk approach requires an incredible amount of precision.Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Several hours earlier, the military said U.S forces conducted precision airstrikes against a missile storage facility and a command-and-control facility used by the Houthis and shot down multiple uncrewed aerial vehicles and an anti-ship cruise missile.Nathan Luna, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2024
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The biggest risks to the expansion are high inflation and global economic weakness, with a tie for third between the incoming administration’s fiscal policies and the size of the U.S. deficit.Steve Liesman, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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Fatigue Fatigue and weakness are common signs of abnormally high blood sodium levels, known as hypernatremia.James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms include headaches, muscle and joint pain, chills, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light.Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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Instead, its vivid, expressive prose also explores how aesthetic beauty can cover stomach-churning abuse, while Lin’s rich literary allusions reveal her sensitivity to language and her critical interest in developing a Taiwanese cultural heritage.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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Today’s difficulty The difficulty score is an average rating from our testers, who play the game in advance to check for quality and accuracy.Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, a scholar at West Point, assessing the Israeli programs, observed that more information could make for greater accuracy.Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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The probe comes after a 114-page report, released earlier this year by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), found that exhaustion, burnout and an overall lack of sleep for controllers — particularly during evening shifts — has hindered safety and led to accidents.The Hill Staff, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Negotiations are just another tool to improve one’s political position; the objective, as with military operations, remains the enemy’s subjugation, or at least its exhaustion.Niall Ferguson, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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While the respective visual projects on the Blu-ray discs are quite close to perfection, the recording on the CD allows fans to enjoy the you-are-there vibe of the show.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
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Such is the quest for perfection for an offense that might have to score well into the 30s to win a playoff game in Detroit, Minnesota or Philadelphia.Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Delicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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