delicate
Example Sentences
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At Herat's central mosque, which is covered in blue ceramic tiles, there are delicate floral and geometric motifs created by Behzad.
From Barron's
Focaccia, with its airy, spongy interior and crisp, olive-oil–slicked crust, is equal parts hearty and delicate, an ideal sandwich bread if there ever was one.
From Salon
Prosecuting newsmen is a delicate proposition because it implicates a constitutional right.
“It’s a very delicate balancing act” to campaign to replace a leader of one’s own party, said Democratic strategist Garry South, who has worked on four California gubernatorial campaigns.
From Los Angeles Times
It is so small, delicate and beautiful that he guards it with his life, as he once did for Fang and Mira.
From Salon
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