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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
Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Oranges are delectable fruits packed with vitamin C, but believe it or not, orange peels have several benefits for your garden.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 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
Tender, juicy pork chops filled with savory-sweet stuffing make for one delectable main dish.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Oranges are delectable fruits packed with vitamin C, but believe it or not, orange peels have several benefits for your garden.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 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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The judge ordered that the child be called Ella instead, noting that the name Nutella was the trade name of a (frankly, delicious) spread.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Guilty pleasures are one thing, but utterly delicious bits of television are something else entirely.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is also dog-friendly, with the Noble Paws program offering amenities and packages for your pup, with options like a cozy dog bed, treat, toy, and food and water bowls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Now through Friday, May 15, Amazon is offering major discounts on pet gear, treats, toys and travel accessories.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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His two more physical characters were delightful to watch, like a navy admiral addicted to spit takes, as well as a substitute teacher subjecting his students to painful dancing.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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In a world more chaotic than ever, their permanence feels like a delightful moment of peace.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The city is known for fresh seafood, local sweets, craft museums, and long-standing dining traditions.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Options range from sweets like Lemon Pistachio Cake and Chocolate Mousse Tart to Quiche Lorraine and homemade baguettes.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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But as the evidence mounts, scientists continue to puzzle over the pleasant surprise—how are vaccines that target specific pathogens inadvertently shielding our minds from deterioration?—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Last year, against the Minnesota Frost, was a bit more of a pleasant surprise after a one-goal regular season campaign by Leslie, who spent two seasons between Toronto and Ottawa as a useful depth player.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Walking between Valmiermuiža, Labietis, Taka, and Nurme makes for one of the easiest and most enjoyable beer crawls in Europe.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Swing bike rack is ergonomically enjoyable and performs well mechanically.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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But perhaps the most pleasing display came from Myles Lewis-Skelly, starting his first game in midfield this season.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Because this thing looks like a beast – a sleek, futuristic and aesthetically pleasing beast, that is.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The comfortable seating area in the living room includes couches and armchairs set in front of the TV and fireplace for relaxing after a day on the slopes, and a dining table provides a nice spot to relax and eat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Sullivan made a nice play on the ball and then twisted out of a tackle and ran 15 yards to the goal line.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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