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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
Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Enhance your meal with delectable sides including djon djon (black rice).
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
There are also new acts to relish as well as new delectables to savor.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024
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Adjective
And every bite is full of delectable toffee bits—who can resist a slice of that?
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Enhance your meal with delectable sides including djon djon (black rice).
—Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
In the kitchen, one found ham, an array of cheeses, savory puffs, crackers and other delectables.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
There are also new acts to relish as well as new delectables to savor.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectable
Adjective
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The world is full of delicious Negroni variations, but few and far between are the ones that work as harmoniously as this.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Meaty, creamy and simply delicious!—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These sweet treats, stuffed with homegrown fruit fillings, typically sell out by the afternoon.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hershey’s Chocolate World also adds a layer of fall fun with trick-or-treating throughout the world’s largest candy store, character meet-and-greets, and new treats to try.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The nocturnal creature, known for its elusive nature, was a delightful surprise for the conservationists monitoring the area.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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As a guest of the 7-key property, you’re encouraged to attend happy hour on the porch, a delightful time of day when the homemade sangria flows freely.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For year-round coffee enthusiasts and seasonal sippers alike, this is the most wonderful time of the year to indulge in warm, decadent drinks and sweets.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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On this day, families create special ofrendas (altars), decorate gravesites, and offer toys, sweets or other items that the children enjoyed in life.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Customer service was easy and pleasant.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Oct. 2025
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Stierli is particularly concerned with the situation at Great Falls, where trails and picturesque cliffsides along the Potomac River attract many visitors, especially with this weekend’s pleasant weather.—
Brian Todd,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The day after his victory, Gurgel’s wife called Kerr and invited him over for lunch, and although Kerr worried he might get jumped, instead the two fighters had an enjoyable meal and chat.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Upgrading to a fresh board, especially wood, makes prep safer and much more enjoyable.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The picture looks pleasing in a dim room and holds shadow detail in darker scenes, so movies don’t turn into mush.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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The crowd-pleasing display was reportedly part of a high-profile collaboration between Tesla, Disney and Elon Musk’s xAI platform, designed to blur the line between Hollywood spectacle and cutting-edge robotics.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Located in historic downtown Gainesville, the Victorian complex is a nice breather before and after the intensity of game day in Gainesville, and the drive to the stadium is less than 10 minutes.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Napheesa will probably sit this one out, but Bryce still has time to send his commish a nice greeting card.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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