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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 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 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. 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 See all Example Sentences for delicacy 
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Noun
  • Clips shared to the account show him on walks in a meadow, through fields and on the beach, being a pampered passenger on car rides, and being showered with love, treats and attention.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Lauder lifted up shining bowls filled with seasonal treats.
    Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • Every single detail was scrutinized and designed with precision.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The finished movie, edited with whiplash precision by Hansjörg Weißbrich, began drawing buzz at Venice and continued to crackle at a Telluride screening.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • While individual consumers’ choices are often at the mercy of industry marketing, businesses can base their decisions on a thorough analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
    Crystal Heath and Gene Baur, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Symptoms often include muscle weakness, brain fog, memory impairment, and, to make matters worse, poor sleep quality.
    Brittany Risher, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
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  • The combination of tenacity and tenderness, sensitivity and strength imbues his music with a generosity that evokes childhood wonder and adult complexity.
    Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Pablo Larraín’s chronicle of Callas’ final days also exhibits the tension between sensitivity and authenticity.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • During the data-loading process, users need to monitor the activity to ensure accuracy and stop the process if an error occurs.
    Dipak Kulkarni, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The precision flying requires exacting accuracy—within one millimeter, roughly the thickness of a fingernail.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 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
  • 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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  • If anything, letting go of this ideal of perfection is key.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The cake layers are absolute perfection, and the icing is delicious.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024

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“Delicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacy. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.

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