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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
The inspiration was more words and feelings: fragility, vulnerability, dread, intense love, all of these words that evoke weights of fabric, delicacy, what part of the body might be visible.
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
For local restaurants, caviar can add a dose of opulence to their menus, with plenty offering full caviar service in addition to dishes topped with the shiny jewel-like delicacy, such as a lobster roll at Found Oyster and fried chicken at Anajak Thai.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Food Budget Today: Spends fifteen per cent of his income on Muscle Milk protein shakes and global delicacies that are delivered straight to his door by Uber Eats.
1884: Spends fifty per cent of his income on biscuits, cabbage, and salt pork—local, organic, and absolutely delicious!
—Alex Baia, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Peninsula Pastries bakes irresistible and authentic French delicacies and breads to go.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
For local restaurants, caviar can add a dose of opulence to their menus, with plenty offering full caviar service in addition to dishes topped with the shiny jewel-like delicacy, such as a lobster roll at Found Oyster and fried chicken at Anajak Thai.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Food Budget Today: Spends fifteen per cent of his income on Muscle Milk protein shakes and global delicacies that are delivered straight to his door by Uber Eats.
1884: Spends fifty per cent of his income on biscuits, cabbage, and salt pork—local, organic, and absolutely delicious!
—Alex Baia, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Peninsula Pastries bakes irresistible and authentic French delicacies and breads to go.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Yet beyond its inviting waters is another treat, a vibrant culinary scene shaped by Maya, Mestizo, Creole, and Garifuna traditions.Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The display case with other sweet treats like tiramisu, chocolate chip cookies, and ginger snaps with yuzu glaze acts as both a display of Pinkerton’s wares and decor.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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Investors who tap into niche trends and leverage advanced data analysis will pinpoint motivated sellers with precision.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Industrial styles take cues from natural weathering and precision, calling to mind a revolutionary period defined by innovation, growth, and transformation.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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More news: Dodgers to Sign Asian Star to 3-Year Contract For teams trying to upgrade a position of weakness on a budget, Moncada could represent a high-upside play on a short-term contract.Newsweek, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Several stocks are primed for a bounce after recent weakness at the turn of the new year.Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
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Bank supervisors globally have a framework to assess banks’ capital, asset quality, management, earnings, liquidity and sensitivity to market risk.Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Some individuals attached to the Trump administration wanted to remove Mr. Barr before his term as vice chair expired, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on background because of the sensitivity of the issue.Deborah B. Solomon, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Wild with worry about the accuracy of his reading, Dev called the family astrologer to confirm his prediction.Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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The live cleanup service helps prepare clients' books for tax season by categorizing transactions, checking for any errors, and reconciling accounts to ensure accuracy.Gene Marks, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The fires have left Mayorga with a painful mix of anxiety, depression and exhaustion.Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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And burnout isn’t just a trendy buzzword; this is a very real, very draining state of exhaustion that dims your spark.Ankur Bindal, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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With over 290 comments on the Instagram video so far, many people praised Vu's vision to take the dress from thrift shop to red carpet perfection.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Her beauty moments are nothing short of perfection—equipped with glowing skin that looks like the heavens kiss it, sleek hairstyles, and makeup that highlights her stunning features.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Delicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacy. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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