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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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
The process resulted in a far more delectable cup of coffee.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 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 company works with organic and fair trade cacao beans, and it slow-roasts and stone-grounds those beans to make delectable chocolate bars.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
The process resulted in a far more delectable cup of coffee.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 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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Expect a whimsical yet extensive drinks program here, including surprisingly delicious non-alcoholic cocktail concoctions.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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All of the flavors—Thousand Island dressing, Worcestershire sauce, spicy-brown mustard, hot sauce—come together in one delicious recipe.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Later in February, it will be joined by Mercury and Saturn, forming a triple treat for skywatchers to enjoy.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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The savory girl favors briny, herbaceous, and umami-rich bites over sweet treats—think olives instead of cupcakes, flaky cheese twists over sugar cookies, and snack boards featuring marinated vegetables, nuts, and bold spreads.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Another delightful spot is Mistura Restaurant, which boasts Peruvian cuisine and an excellent cocktail menu.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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Fill approximately 15 skewers with a delightful assortment of briney pickles, and arrange them by inserting the base of each skewer into the floral foam.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is the last day to indulge in sweets and rich foods before Lent begins.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Methodology To gather the data, our team shopped for Valentine’s Day themed flowers, sweets, wine and cards.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The spa With its indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pool giving onto a pleasant sun terrace as well as an art-deco style indoor pool with an adjacent bar, this is a spoiling spa whatever the season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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The pleasant orchestration becomes a scream as Censori pulls out a cake in the same scarlet as her latex.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And while a few are chasing specific bucket-list goals, many simply want to go somewhere enjoyable, do something engaging, and stay healthy.—
Kathy Boardman,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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The party was a most enjoyable dance, typical of the charming informal entertainments for which the club is noted.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Suncast Resin Vertical Tool Shed Unlike other outdoor storage solutions that are made of clunky wood or metal, this shed is an aesthetically pleasing alternative that won’t be an eyesore.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are several practical and aesthetically pleasing shower steamers to consider.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Attendees said D’Amaro came across as charming and he and Walden, who joined halfway through, had a nice rapport, with both looking happy and excited.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Elizondo, who had a nice game all around, led the Eagles with 13 points including 2 threes.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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