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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
More than fifty years ago, any semi-sentient being could recognize the dangers of forcing minors to work gruelling hours performing emotions for the delectation of large and unseen audiences, long before their brains had finished developing.
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
Shelly still loves the glitz (as does the film’s director, Gia Coppola, who lingers on it all with real delectation), reminiscing about her glory days in cabaret.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Shelly still loves the glitz (as does the film’s director, Gia Coppola, who lingers on it all with real delectation), reminiscing about her glory days in cabaret.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Magnificent, with a thundering equine climax for adult delectation.
—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
Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
Shelly still loves the glitz (as does the film’s director, Gia Coppola, who lingers on it all with real delectation), reminiscing about her glory days in cabaret.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Shelly still loves the glitz (as does the film’s director, Gia Coppola, who lingers on it all with real delectation), reminiscing about her glory days in cabaret.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Magnificent, with a thundering equine climax for adult delectation.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectation
Noun
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The moments of joy and lightness are interspersed with shots of Williams in deep contemplation.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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That state, known as flow, brings a quiet joy that lingers long after a trip ends.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Leaving a population of catchable bass in small lakes and ponds is the key to many hours of future enjoyment.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mileage on these titles very much varies, as does critical response and audience enjoyment.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And then there’s Preserve, a delight for the taste buds where food preservation is central to the dining experience.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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These pretty little shortcakes are a delight to make and enjoy—the perfect way to spend an afternoon with Grandma!—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The picture evokes Sunday-afternoon contentment, when nature and faith and the body converge to create a moment of true grace.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
17 July 2025
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This type of contentment is also related to community spirit.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
Noun
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During the holidays, a fisherman might go out to catch crab and prepare a grand feast for everyone – Dungeness being one Bay Area answer to roasted turkey.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Yet, taxpayers are left out, footing the bill for what resembles a feast.—
Frank Ricci,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The real cost of drug use is not that people seek pleasure.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The first means happiness as experiencing pleasure and enjoying yourself.—
Sebastian Purcell
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Brown Butter Apple Cobbler, for example, is a sweet treat perfect for adding to fall menus.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Aug. 2025
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These may be the perfect treat for that last dog walk before bed.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From low-rise jeans to the tactile satisfaction of flip phones and disposable cameras, many in Cairo's generation are embracing the aesthetics and slower pacing of a pre-streaming, pre-constant-notification world.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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But Crow-Armstrong apparently answered it to Counsell’s satisfaction and had a nice afternoon.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Delectation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectation. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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