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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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a delicious meal
a delicious aroma
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Recent Examples of delicious
Instead, start the day with a lavish breakfast buffet at La Sala, piled with delicious local specialties, fresh tropical fruits, and mouthwatering international favorites.
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Plus, they’re known for their impressive, large size—perfect for a sweet, juicy bite, or for that delicious blackberry cobbler.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025
Shared by Karan Rajan, MRCS, MBBS, the yogurt bowl is designed to deliver a high amount of fiber in the most delicious and low-lift way possible.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 18 June 2025
Willem Dafoe as Rat in Fantastic Mr. Fox Willem Dafoe has delicious fun voicing Rat, the sinister security guard who menaces Fox and his cohorts.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Plus, they’re known for their impressive, large size—perfect for a sweet, juicy bite, or for that delicious blackberry cobbler.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025
Shared by Karan Rajan, MRCS, MBBS, the yogurt bowl is designed to deliver a high amount of fiber in the most delicious and low-lift way possible.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 18 June 2025
Willem Dafoe as Rat in Fantastic Mr. Fox Willem Dafoe has delicious fun voicing Rat, the sinister security guard who menaces Fox and his cohorts.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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With food demonstrations, intimate chats and plenty of tasty bites on the menu, the culinary event is a must for all food enthusiasts.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Flamengo looks set for a tasty round of 16 tie against either Boca Juniors or Benfica in Miami next week.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Upon receiving the ball, Joao Pedro turns, drives forward, and slides a delightful ball through to Simon Adingra, making a dangerous out-to-in run from the flank.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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La Terrasse du Petit Palais makes for delightful open air lakefront dining at the 1906 Fairmont Le Montreux Palace hotel, while its indoor Montreux Jazz Café features a fine dining menu, despite its casual name.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The average temperature is a pleasant 56°F (13°C), with warm summers and cool winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Kyle Hagerty is a gardener with more than 20 years of experience in edible gardening who shares his tips on his popular account @urbanfarmstead.—
Johanna Silver,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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These were then arranged beautifully on individual plates with the creamy cod and sauce forming a white pool on the plate surrounded by green and yellow vegetables with pink edible flowers (see photo below).—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The yummy gourmand blend is luxe and a little mysterious, thanks to a touch of spice and woods.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Our favorite is the yummy gluten-free and low-sugar KIND Nut Bars.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Bailey flashed a sweet jumper and impressive athleticism but struggled with his shot selection and had more turnovers than assists.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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When your town is suffocating under a 100-degree heat dome, there’s nothing like the sweet relief that comes from returning home, cranking up the AC, and leaving behind the sweltering outdoor atmosphere for the cooler, crisper indoor one.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
25 June 2025
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Skip the banana sundae and go for either the chocolate chip brownie à la mode or the panna cotta—both scrumptious.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The shrimp and grits ($36) are scrumptious, the sea scallops ($46) dandy.—
Charles Babington,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Specialty restaurants on Westerdam, which come at an extra cost, include Pinnacle Grill, a steakhouse-style affair serving prime steaks and seafood, and Canaletto, which does nice Italian fare.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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There are women in nice dresses and sunglasses shopping for groceries and clothing at a general store.—
JoAnn DeLuna,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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