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as in tasty
very pleasing to the sense of taste
the family sat down to a delicious Thanksgiving dinner
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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delicious breeze gave us welcome relief from the tropical heat
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Recent Examples of delicious
But El Pollo Loco diehards will argue that everything is delicious.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
The Algarve’s rolling hillsides and hot climate create the perfect conditions for making delicious wines.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Shake up your tastebuds with this delicious, different and tangy lemon curd sundae.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
The beachfront location features two heated pools, kayak rentals, paddleboarding, and delicious on-site dining for a perfect Florida getaway.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
The Algarve’s rolling hillsides and hot climate create the perfect conditions for making delicious wines.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Shake up your tastebuds with this delicious, different and tangy lemon curd sundae.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
The beachfront location features two heated pools, kayak rentals, paddleboarding, and delicious on-site dining for a perfect Florida getaway.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for delicious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
Adjective
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The restaurant offers fresh, flavorful seafood as well as delicious cocktails.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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But then all three regions experienced soaring summer temperatures and extreme heat spikes, which translated to more-concentrated, very flavorful grapes.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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All three are delightful, but in completely different ways.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Two differing criminal factions want a load of cocaine, but when a poor farmer named Kaalayan (Guru Somasundaram) gets wind of it, his life briefly entangles with the crime bosses, resulting in a bloody final showdown and a delightful twist ending.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The plating of the dishes is gorgeous, utilizing the brightly colored edible flowers sourced nearby.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The Blossom, on the other hand, was just a lovely drink, garnished with an edible marigold and simply refreshing.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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And then the 1970s British folk rock gives way to a less pleasant auditory landscape, as the hum appears, bringing on headaches and nosebleeds and affecting her concentration and mood, her work and family.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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There's the pleasant experience of interacting with them.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Cherokee purple is a very popular and tasty heirloom variety sensitive to temperatures consistently above 85 degrees.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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There's nothing like a crisp for making quick work of pulling together a tasty-as-can-be dessert that plays off the season's bounty.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Another beachgoer said the seaweed made spending time in the water less enjoyable than usual.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The common thread is finding something sustainable and enjoyable enough to do regularly.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Read the full story for all the yummy details.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Kids want things like hugs and affection, praise, cool toys, yummy food and treats.—
Angela J. Narayan,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Beautifully balanced with savory, sweet, salty and subtly-spicy flavor, these pecans are a hit by the handful or sprinkled on top of leafy green masterpieces like Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad or Kale and Roasted Beet Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Alaskan Snow Crab Roll At JING Scottsdale, sweet Alaskan snow crab and delicate kanikama are wrapped in silky soy paper, then finished with warm ponzu butter that adds layers of bright citrus, savory umami, and rich depth to every bite.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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