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as in tasty
very pleasing to the sense of taste
the family sat down to a delicious Thanksgiving dinner
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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delicious breeze gave us welcome relief from the tropical heat
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a delicious meal
a delicious aroma
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Recent Examples of delicious
The inaugural Indianapolis Pizza Festival will take place right in the heart of downtown on Monument Circle, and feature some friendly, delicious competition with $5,000 on the line.
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Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 7 Aug. 2025
For a delicious, air fryer-friendly cheese recipe, try coating your cheese in breading.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Isopure’s Clear Whey Protein does all that and tastes delicious to boot.
—Francesca Krempa, SELF, 7 Aug. 2025
Taste delicious wines, hunt for truffles, and visit innovative restaurants on this journey through a relatively compact area.
—Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
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Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 7 Aug. 2025
For a delicious, air fryer-friendly cheese recipe, try coating your cheese in breading.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Isopure’s Clear Whey Protein does all that and tastes delicious to boot.
—Francesca Krempa, SELF, 7 Aug. 2025
Taste delicious wines, hunt for truffles, and visit innovative restaurants on this journey through a relatively compact area.
—Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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The origins of the tasty treat are a little murky, but the cake's position at the top of our cafeteria dessert pyramid is certainly not.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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The new chips are also tasty by themselves, too — the blend of umami barbecue, tangy mustard and creamy ranch flavors come together in a flavorful combination.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mamma Mia! should theoretically function as a star vehicle considering the plot is delightful nonsense meant to be outshone by the songs and performances, whether by force of belting or pure charisma.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some Zinfandels even taste like berry jam, but with the delightful heat of around 14% alcohol on the finish, and a touch of acidity to cleanse the palate between bites of BBQ.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Think wild strawberries and mineral lift with just enough texture to add a pleasant element of complexity, something not often found in entry-level rosé.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Many people find coriander seeds to have a pleasant, almost sweet taste.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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The menu changes daily—often between lunch and dinner—with exquisite dishes like scallop carpaccio adorned with jewel-like edible flowers, crisp garden-fresh vegetables, and nutty black rice from the windswept plains of Camargue.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Break out the jam and edible flowers: Netflix has extended its creative partnership with Archewell Productions, the media company launched by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Mac and cheese has so many yummy iterations, but a classic recipe sans creative add-ins keeps it simple yet delicious when putting out a big barbecue spread.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Pull up a chair and join the neighborhood with a cup of something yummy.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The pair’s cheeky PDA moments debuted last month as they were seen sharing a sweet kiss in the crowd of Sabrina Carpenter’s concert at Hyde Park in London on July 6.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The latest additions to the Dolly Parton x Lodge line include four new cast-iron skillets plus darling bakeware to give your homemade sweet treats a touch of her incomparable charm.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Days revolve around family time on the sand, paddling on the water, and gobbling scrumptious seafood.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Follow the steps below, and you’ll be set up for safe and scrumptious grilling on any public grill.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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There is a blended family about to be formed, as well as a blending of cultures within that family that was nice to see.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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It's been a nice little homecoming to a role that really put me on the map.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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