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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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2
as in tasteful
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a delectable roast turkey lay on the table
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as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
a gourmet shop filled with delectables for every palate, albeit not for every pocketbook
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Recent Examples of delectable
Alicia Lansom, Refinery29, 31 Mar. 2025
The burger was a classic, made well — juicy and delectable.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
Lou Dallas’s delectable–and very missed–sensibility is clear in the pieces.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2022
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Adjective
With Love, Meghan became the talk of the town thanks to its delectable recipes (the honey cake is a win), while The Residence quickly gained fans for its zany whodunnit plot.
—Alicia Lansom, Refinery29, 31 Mar. 2025
The burger was a classic, made well — juicy and delectable.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
Lou Dallas’s delectable–and very missed–sensibility is clear in the pieces.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectable
Adjective
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The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Get The Recipe Texas Sheet Cake Cookies Fans of Texas Sheet Cake will fall in love with this recipe, which turns the popular cake into bite-size treats.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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And, much to my surprise, our northern lights experience wasn’t over quite yet; the journey from Abisko back to Stockholm often provides travelers with one last treat.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The delightful scene unfolds with the three discussing relationships.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Sometimes those patterns are helpful, even delightful.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Sinha, a Harvard graduate and a former consultant for McKinsey & Company, draped the men in marigold garlands and presented them with sweets.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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According to the company, a new business will be opening its doors and selling bubble tea, coffee, lemonade, and sweets.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Most of the week should be pleasant in the Baltimore area, with temperatures hovering in the upper 70s and low 80s before a chance of showers into the weekend.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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On bord, the Norse flight attendants were pleasant and service was frequent.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The costume has to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye, especially with Marvel.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Materials Exterior: Car pillows are most often covered in a soft, plush material that’s pleasing to the touch.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ice is not nice The ice at American Airlines Center was a huge problem in Game 2, with players on both teams falling down left and right.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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And the honeycomb design isn’t just nice on the eyes.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After being tuckered out from a laying on the beach, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a low effort, easy to get to dinner at your hotel.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But in this dramatic moment, when her resources seem diminished and his victory seems secure, there’s something satisfying about the Biblical or Greek turn of events happening more swiftly, suddenly, and decisively than any court ever can.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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