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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pablo Larraín’s chronicle of Callas’ final days also exhibits the tension between sensitivity and authenticity.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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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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If anything, letting go of this ideal of perfection is key.Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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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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