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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
tourists enjoying the delectations of this tropical paradise for the first time
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as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
a musical concert was presented for the delectation of the guests
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Recent Examples of delectation
Magnificent, with a thundering equine climax for adult delectation.
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Armond White, National Review, 28 June 2023
Six years before Die Hard’s John McClane ran barefoot over broken glass at Nakatomi Plaza, Stallone had punished himself for the audience’s delectation in First Blood, kicking off the craze for one-man-army thrillers.
—Vulture, 3 Aug. 2022
In fact, Saul is a performance artist, and what is performed upon him, for the delectation of a jaded audience, is surgery.
—The New Yorker, 3 June 2022
Harry Haft was a Polish Jew who made it through Auschwitz by fighting other inmates for the delectation of Nazi officers.
—Vulture, 9 June 2022
That episode winds up coming full circle to involve Saul and Caprice in a stunt that will put their competitors (a dervish-dancing man who has sprouted multiple ears; a woman who mutilates herself for the delectation of the elite) to shame.
—Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 1 June 2022
That show presented the cultures of colonized peoples in Africa and Asia for the delectation of bourgeois westerners, spurring a profound counter-reaction among Asian and African intellectuals.
—Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2022
In a 1785 painting, the bend of her body and her over-the-shoulder glance invite delectation; her white garb conjures Ancient Greece or Rome.
—Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Feb. 2022
Herewith, for your holiday-reading delectation, a list of 31 notable long-form pieces from 2021.
—Mark Robinson, Wired, 22 Dec. 2021
Armond White, National Review, 28 June 2023
Six years before Die Hard’s John McClane ran barefoot over broken glass at Nakatomi Plaza, Stallone had punished himself for the audience’s delectation in First Blood, kicking off the craze for one-man-army thrillers.
—Vulture, 3 Aug. 2022
In fact, Saul is a performance artist, and what is performed upon him, for the delectation of a jaded audience, is surgery.
—The New Yorker, 3 June 2022
Harry Haft was a Polish Jew who made it through Auschwitz by fighting other inmates for the delectation of Nazi officers.
—Vulture, 9 June 2022
That episode winds up coming full circle to involve Saul and Caprice in a stunt that will put their competitors (a dervish-dancing man who has sprouted multiple ears; a woman who mutilates herself for the delectation of the elite) to shame.
—Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 1 June 2022
That show presented the cultures of colonized peoples in Africa and Asia for the delectation of bourgeois westerners, spurring a profound counter-reaction among Asian and African intellectuals.
—Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2022
In a 1785 painting, the bend of her body and her over-the-shoulder glance invite delectation; her white garb conjures Ancient Greece or Rome.
—Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Feb. 2022
Herewith, for your holiday-reading delectation, a list of 31 notable long-form pieces from 2021.
—Mark Robinson, Wired, 22 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectation
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Each piece should be a kind of token that reminds the wearer to look at the world with the curiosity and joy of a child.Valerie Präkelt, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2024
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All of her work centers around helping people take actionable steps to live with less stress and more joy. Want to make extra money outside of your day job?Marina Khidekel, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
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Limit turf to what’s needed for family play and enjoyment.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
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The study found the lower enjoyment meant participants had lower intentions to continue tracking a budget.Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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If that's not enough to pique your attention, the late and delightfully eccentric Urban S. Hirsch III who collected this museum full of delights is one of nature's more colorful success stories.Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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There was plenty of politics in NR, but WFB also stuffed the magazine with articles about music, theater, art, ballet, language — the delights of civilization.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama says there are two ways to reach contentment.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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His gift was something most people spend their lives chasing: contentment.Bailey Richards, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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The capitalist feast is ironic given the franchise’s anti-capitalist critique, and Netflix has received criticism for it.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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From life-size streetcars to lobby bars, these imaginative gingerbread displays are a festive feast for your eyes.Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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There were simple pleasures elsewhere on the Blazer EV too.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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But for now, fans, team-mates and Cunha’s new coach can enjoy the pleasure of sharing a stadium with a man hitting heights that few Wolves players in the Premier League era have reached.Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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There's another treat eaten during Hanukkah that is becoming more popular and elaborate, cookbook author Jamie Geller told Fox News Digital.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
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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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Research published in June 2024 in the European Journal of Social Psychology suggests that perceiving similarities between oneself and one’s partner enhances confidence in understanding each other, which in turn fosters trust, security and relationship satisfaction.Mark Travers, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Advocates say such a model can provide more equitable compensation to all staff so that pay is not reliant on factors such as customer satisfaction or implicit biases that may affect tipping behavior.Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Delectation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectation. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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