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delicacy

[del-i-kuh-see] / ˈdɛl ɪ kə si /




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Yes, if U.S. goals were limited, a certain delicacy here was appropriate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

And the creator of the video is not known for his delicacy or tact.

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2026

I’ve come to the realization that my mother’s Payesh has become a delicacy for me now that I’ve moved away from home.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

With one of the best midseason reveals in TV history, “Midnight Mass” has plenty of jump scares while exploring, with surprising delicacy, the need for, and perils of, religious faith.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Dr. Bogert hesitated and smiled feebly, “It’s been rather a matter of delicacy till now, Susan.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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