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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
The outfit, called Silk Road Slippers, holds four master classes a year at a delicious resort hotel outside Marrakech, each featuring a different heavyweight lecturer, including winners of the Nobel, Booker, Pulitzer and other literary prizes.
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Dan Morrison, USA Today, 26 July 2025
From a pop superstar to frosty, delicious treats and fun ferry rides, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The food was delicious, Chu said, though the inn itself was more basic than de Groot described.
—John Birdsall, New Yorker, 25 July 2025
Coulda fooled me that the whole thing was made without dairy — these are just as delicious as the butter-laden sort.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
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Dan Morrison, USA Today, 26 July 2025
From a pop superstar to frosty, delicious treats and fun ferry rides, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The food was delicious, Chu said, though the inn itself was more basic than de Groot described.
—John Birdsall, New Yorker, 25 July 2025
Coulda fooled me that the whole thing was made without dairy — these are just as delicious as the butter-laden sort.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
Adjective
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But the tasty treats do show up in holiday pre-order packages.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 July 2025
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From creamy dressings to tasty vinaigrettes, here's how to make the most of that bottle after opening.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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The amount of allergy-inducing pollen is minimal, and the pollinator population benefits from the delightful oasis.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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There are many ways to freshen your fridge naturally, and using an orange is an especially delightful way.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Arrange your fruit along with some edible flowers to create an upscale look.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
17 July 2025
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The Healdsburg property, for instance, will be surrounded by vineyards and will feature an extensive edible garden steps from the guest rooms.—
Matt Villano,
AFAR Media,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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For a great beer, a yummy burger, and a laidback, local-loved atmosphere, 3 Keys Brewing & Gastropub is your spot.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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The yummy vibes are only outvibed by the sheer, long-lasting flush delivered by this bouncy jelly’s instant cooling effect.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Since July is celebrated as National Ice Cream Month, and Sunday, July 20, marks National Ice Cream Day, Graeter’s is excited to offer a special sweet deal for everyone to enjoy!—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Wesley marked the celebratory moment by sharing a sweet photograph of himself and Kuckenburg on his Instagram Stories.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Fresh green beans retained their summery crunch, tossed with frisee, scrumptious lardons and slivered almonds in the haricot vert salad ($22), the mixture lightly dressed with a mustard vinaigrette and topped with a soft-boiled egg.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Its mid 2000s Tuscan-core decorum is as outdated as the bone marrow appetizer is scrumptious.—
Ramon Ramirez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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