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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a luscious strawberry bursting with juice
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as in sensual
pleasing to the physical senses
luscious silk fabric that slid across her hands
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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the luscious thought that while she was basking on the beach, her coworkers were slaving away at the office
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Recent Examples of luscious
The fries are meant to be dipped in the luscious concoction, which offers contrasts in texture and temperature.
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Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Two of our favorites desserts come together in this luscious recipe.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
The reptiles can be found throughout Cincinnati's luscious parks, but they can also be found on random stone walls.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Order luscious plates and wraps to savor there, or carry out.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Two of our favorites desserts come together in this luscious recipe.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
The reptiles can be found throughout Cincinnati's luscious parks, but they can also be found on random stone walls.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Order luscious plates and wraps to savor there, or carry out.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luscious
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This leads us back to the Tall as a Tree and Twice as Shady, a drink on the opening menu of Three Dots and a Dash that’s as good an example as any of McGee’s tiki sensibilities—unexpected and delicious, creative and precise.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
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These copycat Auntie Anne’s style soft pretzels are fresh, buttery, and just as delicious—minus the mall lines.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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Reuters uncovered an internal Meta document that allowed its AI chatbots to flirt with children and engage in sensual conversations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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CiCi energy abounds—whether elevated androgynous or sensual and feminine, Ciara’s looks are always stage-ready.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth and Joyce make for a delightful black-cat, golden-retriever pair, and Ron and Ibrahim bring about hilarious shenanigans of their own.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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There was another surprise—the world’s oldest leather shoe—a delightful collateral discovery that underscores the site’s time-capsule quality and why, like Rome, every shovel of soil here now demands forensic attention.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Any ranking of the sexiest subset of people is bound to be met with a healthy dose of skepticism.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Aug. 2025
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But sacks are sexier and can be far more destructive to an offense.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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That hair is lush, chestnut, wavy, long enough to cover her breasts—but why would this woman hide those?—
Weike Wang,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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By Rebekah Peppler, The New York Times The tomato’s limited yet lush seasonal run never lacks in possibility.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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The sweet treats include a toffee cream pie, a grape soft serve, and a special McFlurry topped with Oreo crumbs.—
Alex Perry,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
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The seasonal tradition dates back centuries and represents a cornerstone of local agriculture, with Michigan business owners carrying on family legacies of 19th century mills, serving up sweet treats for communities around the state.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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In Mexico, English and Spanish are desirable; in Canada, French is considered an asset.—
Michelle Kaufman
August 12,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Some of the most desirable brands let the product speak for itself rather than resorting to conspicuous branding and flashy gimmicks.—
Matteo Atti,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The 25-year-old is always pleasant and wearing a big smile.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Having visited the dome myself, the clearest impression that stays with me is how Hiroshima isn’t just surprisingly pleasant, but beautiful.—
Ed Simon
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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