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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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
This Guardians-Tigers drama has been delectable for nearly a month.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Eyder Peralta, NPR, 4 June 2025
In the kitchen, one found ham, an array of cheeses, savory puffs, crackers and other delectables.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The 18-year-old expression from Hakushu, a distillery located in the Japanese Alps, is fantastic with notes of light peat, baking spice, honey, vanilla and oak are delectable.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
This Guardians-Tigers drama has been delectable for nearly a month.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
And just like there are street vendors who cater to humans, there's one guy who runs a food truck offering doggie delectables.
—Eyder Peralta, NPR, 4 June 2025
In the kitchen, one found ham, an array of cheeses, savory puffs, crackers and other delectables.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectable
Adjective
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Some even suggested delicious baking uses for the new treats.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Includes gardening tips to grow perfect perennials and chiles for every palate, plus articles on delicious Ukrainian food dishes and Christmas family traditions, banana recipe contest winners and practical life advice.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Thick-cut bacon, Panko breadcrumbs, and a touch of sherry vinegar transform Brussels sprouts into a salty and crunchy treat.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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These cookies are our take on the famous Levain Bakery treats from New York City.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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The result is luxuriously silky; a delightful foil to the crunchy graham cracker crust.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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The sword and sorcery genre was always reliable for delightful low-budget cheese, with entries such as The Beastmaster, The Barbarians, and of course, the Deathstalker series.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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The long, frosted paper that contains the iPhone Pocket was inspired by the rice paper candy bags used for a Japanese children’s festival where long sweets are given to symbolize prayers for a healthy life ahead.—
Ashley Ogawa Clarke,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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Godiva’s Advent calendar is packed with decadent sweets that’ll last them the whole month (or at least a couple of days).—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
11 Nov. 2025
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Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Today the Moon in your sign is dancing with fair Venus creating pleasant feelings between you and everyone else.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Peak season is over, meaning the crowds are gone, the water feels calmer, the restaurants are more enjoyable, and the sunsets last just a little bit longer.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The period detail is impressive, the storytelling is engrossing, and the overall impact is pleasantly enjoyable.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This outline of Datini’s life and afterlife—an orphan with no children of his own becomes a benefactor of orphaned children—draws a pleasing circle.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the tree’s natural shape is more pleasing to the winter garden, whereas chopping it down to stumps can be an eyesore in the landscape.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Ten-inch-tall elves, called Scout Elves, arrive in children's homes ahead of Christmas with a mission to relay children's behavior back to Santa Claus for his naughty and nice list.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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To those earning $50,000 a year at their regular jobs, making $5,000 in a few nights of netting was a nice bonus.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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