Hints of yuzu salt and shiso flower do not detract from the
delicate
sweetness of a slice of hamachi, for instance.
—
Tom Sietsema,
Washington Post
, 1 Sep. 2023
As the frequency and severity of catastrophic weather events linked to rising global temperatures underscore the urgency, a
delicate
balance must be struck between building stronger and considering income disparities and the preservation of local culture.
—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News
, 1 Sep. 2023
Yuuki’s
delicate
vocals intertwined with Fumito’s chorus and were joined by Porter’s singing, altered with effects.
—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard
, 31 Aug. 2023
According to Stephen Chavez, chef-instructor of Pastry & Baking Arts at the Institute of Culinary Education, pure vanilla is expensive because the beans come from a
delicate
plant that only grows in tropical regions.
—
Molly Allen,
Southern Living
, 31 Aug. 2023
Anderson wears few
delicate
bracelets, among them the 14k gold and 14k white gold Pandora Infinite Lab-created 0.25 ct tw Diamond Bangles.
—
Jackie Fields,
Peoplemag
, 31 Aug. 2023
Dry your
delicates
in the washing machine and let the 7.8-cu.-ft.-capacity dryer handle the large loads and bulky items.
—
Brittany Loggins,
Good Housekeeping
, 16 Aug. 2023
He’s played the song many times over the years with Crazy Horse, the International Harvesters, and Promise of the Real, but it’s never sounded this
delicate
.
—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone
, 8 Aug. 2023
Some good news for all the over-packers out there: this expandable bag is notably spacious, with a simple but roomy interior that includes two interior sections, a cross ribbon divider, and a small zip-up pocket that could easily fit
delicates
.
—
Cai Cramer,
Peoplemag
, 13 June 2023
The fragrance-free stain remover can be used on most fabrics including wool, workout clothes, and
delicates
.
—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens
, 8 June 2023
The spacious sink gets plenty of use for handwashing
delicates
, filling water bottles, and soaking swimsuits.
—
Sarah Halverson,
Better Homes & Gardens
, 25 May 2023
The combination of vegetable enzymes and natural minerals work together to effectively lift dirt and grime yet are gentle enough to use on all cloth types, even
delicates
.
—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine
, 3 Apr. 2023
These include normal, quick, heavy-duty, bulky, rinse and spin,
delicates
, and permanent press cycles.
—
Kat De Naoum,
Better Homes & Gardens
, 5 June 2023
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at
sense 1
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined
above
The first known use of
delicate
was
in the 14th century
See more words from the same century
“Delicate.”
Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary
, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delicate. Accessed 15 Sep. 2023.
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