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delight

[dih-lahyt] / dɪˈlaɪt /




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Dream’s psychologically fragile little sister, Delirium, was once known as Delight, until some awful, unspecified trauma twisted her beyond repair.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025

The floribunda rose has coral-pink blooms with a scent of Turkish Delight and mango.

From BBC • May 9, 2025

Delight is always underrated at the Oscars, which is why we haven’t heard much about Glen Powell’s hilarious star turn in Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man,” easily one of the most enjoyable movies of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

The case stems from $2 billion Rybolovlev spent from 2002 to 2014 to acquire a world-class art collection through purchases by two of his companies: Accent Delight International Limited and Xitrans Finance Limited.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2024

The fruit cup was invented in the Valley of the Heart’s Delight, by Del Monte.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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