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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
Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Say goodbye to the fresh yellowtail, the delectable hogfish, North Miami.
—Connie Ogle
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 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
No matter what's on your itinerary, make sure to leave time to eat some of the country's delectable pastries.
—Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Say goodbye to the fresh yellowtail, the delectable hogfish, North Miami.
—Connie Ogle
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 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 Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Sweet and spicy pepper jelly makes these fast-fix wings extra delicious.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The fifth annual LCCAs will air on June 17 on Peacock and Bravo, and fans are in for a treat.—
Emma Urdangen,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Fill each compartment with an assortment of fruit, nuts and other treats and place it in the refrigerator.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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All three are delightful, but in completely different ways.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Two differing criminal factions want a load of cocaine, but when a poor farmer named Kaalayan (Guru Somasundaram) gets wind of it, his life briefly entangles with the crime bosses, resulting in a bloody final showdown and a delightful twist ending.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The breakfast buffet’s extensive sweets, candy, and chocolate fountain section is just one clear indication of that.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Ingvar hopes that by then 150 million people a month will still be coming to a game based on matching three or more sweets in a row.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Founded by Marc-André Roy and Jared Etzel in 2012, Domaine Roy & Fils is known for its elegant interpretations of Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so this complex but somewhat lighthearted rosé comes as a pleasant surprise.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Beautiful Friday evening in Baltimore Temperatures will cool back into the 70s after sunset, with a pleasant breeze and low humidity - beautiful for the opening evening of AFRAM.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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That has prompted accusations by some fans that the organizer is prioritizing profits over creating an enjoyable and accessible experience for people from all over the world.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Exercise and training is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects for many around the globe.—
David Hoffman,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Was Hockney a people-pleasing lightweight?—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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That’s bad news for our nameless hero’s nine-year-old daughter Rainy (Yang Enyou, button-cute but with some pleasing grit), visiting from their native China.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The rooms with bunk beds and lodges are especially nice for spreading out a bit, and are a quick walk from the main building hosting the restaurant and a beautiful library/lounge on the upper floor (yet another great Northern Lights spot).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But just something would have been nice.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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