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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
Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
But the delectable small-town barbecue joint was increasingly an endangered species.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2023
This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Adjective
The comic escapades are bolstered by Jean-Michel Bernard’s delectable score, plus ace selections by music supervisor Frédéric Junqua, lending a retro tinge of ’50s-’60s buoyancy and playful suspense.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
But the delectable small-town barbecue joint was increasingly an endangered species.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
Shapiro, who hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, launched the company in 2020 after a pandemic cooking experiment took off and kept rolling thanks to the popularity of his doughy delectables.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2023
This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectable
Adjective
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Get The Recipe 11 of 32 Frozen Lemonade Pie Transform lackluster lemonade concentrate into a delicious frozen treat with this no-bake recipe.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Paired with freshly baked bread and local cheeses, this sensory journey provides a delicious interlude before returning to the wheel.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tradesman Coffee Shop & Lounge serves up an array of delectable treats, including an eye-catching croissant that is an art form in its own right.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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After a long day, head to Kohl’s Frozen Custard for a sweet treat.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here are a few delightful spring activities to try in the next few weeks, from spotting migrant birds in your backyard to building your own container garden.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Baez was a delightful guest this week in late night.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Eggs are the backbone of many sweets, from meringues to bread puddings.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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In 1928, their love for rich and delectable sweets culminated in the founding of Kopenhagen, a luxury chocolate brand that Brazilians cherish for a lot more than its irresistible taste.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What might have been a pleasant interlude turned into an unhappy five-year-old and another frustrating exercise requiring far more customer effort than necessary.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The series expands the universe in a pleasant, mostly unobtrusive fashion, with one-off episodes and fun guest stars like Terry Crews, Embeth Davidtz, Anthony Edwards, and, in its best episode, Parker Posey and Jillian Bell.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Between something that felt safer, more glamorous and more crowd pleasing, versus something that was a bit more potentially controversial, or something that some people might understand or not understand.—
Alison Edmond,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Neural nets are getting better and better at putting together elements to form a result that’s pleasing to humans.—
David Galef,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, despite slipping on the grass, Spaun was able to hit a nice approach shot to give himself a good look at a birdie from 20-plus feet out.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Provide Mentorship Giving back can be a nice way to make a meaningful contribution to others in your organization.—
Joseph Liu,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In this case, however, the filmmakers have diluted the source material, showing a clear lack of interest in making their creation just as haunting, searing and satisfying as the original product.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Still, there's something so satisfying when Fisk lifts the sandwich wrapper to reveal pictures of Gallo's lover and illegitimate son.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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