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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
In 2024, Bardem joined the illustrious list of stars to make their mark with a KVIFF festival trailer, which referenced the oplatky, the popular local delicacy that is a thin circular wafer.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
Made with Alaskan king crab and gentle spices, this creamy delicacy finds a great companion in the Yquem.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads.
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Connie Ogle
june 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
The midwife’s hand was a gender-bending invention of the Enlightenment, combining the intelligence and strength of a man’s touch with the sensitive delicacy of a woman’s.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
Made with Alaskan king crab and gentle spices, this creamy delicacy finds a great companion in the Yquem.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads.
—
Connie Ogle
june 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
The midwife’s hand was a gender-bending invention of the Enlightenment, combining the intelligence and strength of a man’s touch with the sensitive delicacy of a woman’s.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacy
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This series has been a particular treat for Abreu, who grew up rooting for the Rockies because longtime outfielder Carlos ‘CarGo’ Gonzalez hailed from his home city of Maracaibo, Venezuela.
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Crude prices have jumped back above $70 a barrel amid concerns over the fragility of the peace negotiations.
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There’s an incredible sense of speed here, immediately bringing to mind games like F-Zero GX and Wipeout—as well as a feeling of fragility that comes with driving so fast.
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With a daintiness at odds with its 120 kilos, the bear extricates its wrist from the tie and calmly takes its leave.
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One of the most advanced attack submarine The Barracuda class is considered one of the most advanced attack submarine designs in Europe, combining stealth, long endurance, and the ability to strike both ships and land targets with precision.
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Drums and bells had been used for so long to gather people for town meetings or church services that hardly anybody complained when bells were tuned or fifes added to the drum corps, which began to march with choreographic precision.
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The weakness that began in technology stocks spread through Asia and Europe on Tuesday, while precious metals also came under pressure as investors reassessed the path of interest rates.
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When the complex was being constructed, there were deviations from the building’s original design, contributing to structural weaknesses, the report said.
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Issues could include insomnia, aggression, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to psychotropic medication and exacerbation of existing mental illness -- like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
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The initial test flights showed that the aircraft handled better than expected despite the pitch sensitivity.
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My matzo balls took twice as long to cook according to her fineness in the video.
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The term plant texture refers to the fineness or coarseness, roughness or smoothness, heaviness or lightness of a particular plant.
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Bryant is a restrained writer, and the fastidiousness of his elastic text does little to allay those who are likely to become inflamed.
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More such fastidiousness will be needed to arrest the domino effect of delegitimization and to renew the small guarantees of truth and dignity in public life customarily provided by legacy institutions.
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“Delicacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicacy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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