delectations

noun

plural of delectation
as in joys
a source of great satisfaction tourists enjoying the delectations of this tropical paradise for the first time

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  1. joys
  2. treats
  3. delights
Noun
  • Putting the city to paper was its own journey, but Painter faced some unexpected joys throughout the writing process.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The resulting feature centers on the challenges, joys and intimate journeys of being born with a body outside the physical definitions of male or female, explored through the lives of intersex individuals in India, Brazil and the United States.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of joys
Noun
  • How to keep your little treats genuinely little Price does a lot of the work.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The three drawers also offer plenty of storage to keep your work surface clutter-free (or offer up a discreet place to stow away mid-day treats).
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • These stages, often tucked away from the noise of the headliners, tend to be a trove of delights, giving up-and-comers a chance to play to the biggest crowds of their careers.
    — Stuart Heritage, Air Mail, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Here, the now-local shares the shoulder-season delights that keep her on-island year-round as well as her favorite hotel-slash-taverna for a warming meal and stay.
    — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of delights
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“Delectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectations. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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