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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
Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The kebabs are delectable with a simple starch, such as rice or naan, but serving them with a raita (yogurt sauce) or cilantro chutney will take them over the top.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 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
Plus, the dessert case is always filled with delectable fresh cannoli, cakes and pastries.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The kebabs are delectable with a simple starch, such as rice or naan, but serving them with a raita (yogurt sauce) or cilantro chutney will take them over the top.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 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 fresh and vibrant salad is delicious warm or cold, as a nutritious lunch or shared at a gathering, said Madeleine Olivia.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 Mar. 2026
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This two-ingredient recipe couldn't be easier or more delicious.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The best space here is undoubtedly the breakfast room and the tiered terrace that runs off it and into the garden—such a charming treat in the middle of a capital city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The welcome is constant, an unceasing parade of treats and niceties that conspire to make a person feel not just greeted, but embraced.—
Mattie Kahn,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nonetheless, Rodin found the piece delightful.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ellis, a certified trainer whose résumé spans service dogs, canine film stars, and everything in between, is putting her expertise to work in the most delightful way possible.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli cited data countering predictions that GLP-1 drugs would reduce interest in sweets.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Keep beverages and sweets covered, and be wary of drinking from soda cans outdoors since wasps can crawl inside.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Are not random acts of rhyming gone wrong still more pleasant than thinking about squealing war-babies, the wrecking ball that is the last week of a Florida legislative session or the AI Apocalypse which should be here (checks watch) very soon?—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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The fireplace, stone walls, and ambient lighting, paired with hand-cut steaks, homemade desserts, and Virginia wine pairings, lull diners into a pleasant reverie.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Volunteers dedicate their time to community education in an effort to make gardening accessible and enjoyable for all.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Maybe this is the attitude that has made it into (for me, at least still enjoyable) slow television.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Its exhaust note is confident, with buyers interested in car sounds likely describing it as pleasing.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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These eight options from Wayfair offer plenty of storage plus the aesthetically pleasing look of furniture that won’t clash with your decor.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Of the 32 rooms, 12 are suites, and the remaining are superior double rooms, so all are a nice size.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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This one also had a nice fresh scent that wasn’t overpowering (which can sometimes happen when all your curl-routine products are fragrant).—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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