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as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delectable melody to listen to after a hard day
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as in tasteful
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a delectable roast turkey lay on the table
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Recent Examples of delectable
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Here is the recipe for her delectable green bean and tomato salad.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s precisely how customers at Pepe by José Andrés, a Disney Springs grab-and-go featuring delectables from the humanitarian chef’s D.C. food truck, enjoy it.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The video plays behind the band in concert, a visual complement to the delectable groove, and its concept is one that Rhodes is thrilled to discuss.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Here is the recipe for her delectable green bean and tomato salad.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Noun
And, celebrating his decades-long home in New York City, Shalhoub treasures Irish soda bread, among other distinctive delectables.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s precisely how customers at Pepe by José Andrés, a Disney Springs grab-and-go featuring delectables from the humanitarian chef’s D.C. food truck, enjoy it.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectable
Adjective
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This is blended with fresh herbs and spices, for a result that is savory and delicious.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Our food is delicious and healthy.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Also try her whoopie pies, a take on the New England sweet treat featuring cakelike cookies with an ube cream cheese filling.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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There are even peptides in the mix to help lips look smoother and softer over time, and the subtle honey scent makes reapplying feel less like maintenance and more like a little treat.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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That is objectively delightful.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The nearby Butterfly Garden, next to the parking lot, featured a young burgundy desert willow sporting delightful burgundy flowers.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Better brushing and flossing, plus cutting back on sweets or coffee, could stop the damage.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Among a sea of casseroles and sweets, a big bowl of fresh fruit is always welcome at church events.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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The temptation to go with Krick’s more pleasant (and somehow more spiritually American) forecast is obviously great.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Walker Buehler has been a pleasant and necessary surprise, even providing the Padres with the occasional quality start.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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This doesn't mean disruption is enjoyable or easy.—
Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The conversation with Graciela was enjoyable, fluent, sometimes very emotional.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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This will not be an aesthestically pleasing night of fights.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The keyboard has some pleasing aesthetic features too, including translucent keycaps that allow RGB lighting to pass through, as well as an OLED display that shows system info and a variety of setting indicators.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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And just like that, the Canadiens’ issues in this series were summed up in one play, with a nice, pretty bow on it.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The Elantra’s entry-level SE trim is equipped with the basics plus a few nice extras such as wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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