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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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Available only just before torrential rains each year, the tadpoles are considered a local delicacy.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Navigating through the a la carte and tasting menus keeps the adventure going, and portions are often small enough to test the boundaries of your culinary comfort zone with Mexican delicacies like escamoles (ant larvae), lengua (beef tongue), or huitlacoche (corn fungus).
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
Charbonnel et Walker Chocolate Advent Calendar Truffle-lovers will appreciate the decadent delicacies hidden inside the Charbonnel et Walker Advent calendar.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
Attendees can explore interactive kiosks and photo ops, including personalizing your light stick at the Charms Customization Station, indulging in Korean delicacies at the Dining Concourse, and exploring the Carat Street Flower Market that will be exclusive to the NY location.
—Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Navigating through the a la carte and tasting menus keeps the adventure going, and portions are often small enough to test the boundaries of your culinary comfort zone with Mexican delicacies like escamoles (ant larvae), lengua (beef tongue), or huitlacoche (corn fungus).
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
Charbonnel et Walker Chocolate Advent Calendar Truffle-lovers will appreciate the decadent delicacies hidden inside the Charbonnel et Walker Advent calendar.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
Attendees can explore interactive kiosks and photo ops, including personalizing your light stick at the Charms Customization Station, indulging in Korean delicacies at the Dining Concourse, and exploring the Carat Street Flower Market that will be exclusive to the NY location.
—Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacy
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Launched in 2000, the sweet treat surrounds apple pieces and a creamy caramel filling with a golden-brown crispy exterior.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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Oskar Scheller/Stockholm Business Region Fika is a Swedish tradition to take a break from your day to enjoy a warm drink and sweet treat with friends.Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
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The exterior’s unusual shape meant that precision was paramount during assembly and robot aid resulted in higher structural integrity and the minimizing of errors.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
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This precision enhances service delivery and resource management, combining the immediacy of location data with the critical needs of healthcare, ultimately saving lives.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Rethink your strengths and weaknesses and aim to enforce a healthier routine.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Maybe the biggest weakness of the liberal international order is that the whole world feels the consequences of U.S. elections but has no say in them.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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The results point to Asian Americans’ sensitivity to the issue of crime and safety due to the uptick of anti-Asian hate during the height of the pandemic that many feel went unaddressed, experts say.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Days after, Karter still had a headache, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and noise.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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With these two studies, researchers showed for the first time that debate may make a difference in allowing other AI systems to judge the accuracy of an LLM’s pronouncements.Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Of course, all the groundhogs have different predictions, and their rates of accuracy are often below 50 percent.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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Nicky’s asleep because exhaustion is a hallmark of the contented child — making core memories is hard work.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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As far as looking at the movement, the special does speak to a tiredness and exhaustion within it.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her precision and pursuit of perfection are exemplified by her signature use of Swarovski crystals.Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, the documentary humanizes someone often viewed as an avatar of unattainable perfection.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Delicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacy. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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