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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
Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Her characters are always so strange and unexpected and the atmosphere is delectable.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 14 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
Peach Blossom & Nectar is a fruity, delectable aroma ideal for spring and summer.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Her characters are always so strange and unexpected and the atmosphere is delectable.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 14 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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Pork rib pieces are the savory meat that makes this chili so delicious.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Each dinner is a lovely multicourse affair with good conversation and delicious food, the result of great effort, care and expense on the part of the hosts.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Peaches is described as affectionate and well-balanced — enjoying car rides, treats and quiet time at home.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Georgia peach ice cream sandwich is a cool sweet treat.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But cookbook author Joshua McFadden’s Spring Carbonara, which uses a ton of fresh spring peas, is absolutely delightful.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Surrounded by a delightful cast of weirdos — with a scene-stealing, hilarious turn by Marc Maron as sleazy director Sam Sylvia — GLOW is a comedy match-up worth cheering for.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Easter baskets have gotten a social media–driven makeover this year, with viral treats and visually over-the-top sweets popping up across TikTok and store shelves.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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From rich, frothy matchas to delicate white teas, Mandaracha has a tea for everyone, as well as vegan sweets.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For a vehicle celebrated for sipping fuel rather than burning it, that’s a pleasant surprise.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Parks rose to fame in her teens, winning the Mercury Prize for her 2021 debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams, a diaristic clutch of pleasant soft-rock songs.—
Aimee Cliff,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hosting a dinner party is infinitely more enjoyable with a partner in crime to help curate the playlist and the guest list, keep the conversation and the drinks flowing, and take a load off the planning.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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The film adds a slew of new voice actors to the mix, like Brie Larson as Rosalina (sounding, perhaps, a little too much like Taylor-Joy’s Peach) and Donald Glover as Yoshi, a chaotic and enjoyable addition to the gang.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The sound of trickling water is relaxing, and the decorative look of the fountain is just as pleasing.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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The pleasing part of an airport is its frictionlessness.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some other teachers that maybe hadn’t been so polite to me or nice to me, all of a sudden became a little nicer.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Thursday night is going to be a nice little appetizer, so to speak.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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