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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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Recent Examples of delicious
Onions, green bell pepper, and jalapeño lend plenty of flavor while spices like cumin, chili powder, and oregano bring delicious depth.
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Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
Homemade challah is delicious, especially after Passover.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Understand how rye works in baking Though dark, dense rye bread is delicious, rye flour does not inherently create denseness in other baked goods.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Wallilabou Anchorage Pair a beach day or a visit to Dark View Falls with a stop for lunch at Wallilabou Anchorage, a tiny hotel offering simple fare and delicious cocktails in view of catamarans parked in the bay.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
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Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
Homemade challah is delicious, especially after Passover.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Understand how rye works in baking Though dark, dense rye bread is delicious, rye flour does not inherently create denseness in other baked goods.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Wallilabou Anchorage Pair a beach day or a visit to Dark View Falls with a stop for lunch at Wallilabou Anchorage, a tiny hotel offering simple fare and delicious cocktails in view of catamarans parked in the bay.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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The Essential Flavors of Morocco culinary tour includes cooking classes, shopping at souks for spices, and other tasty experiences.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Milk made with fresh strawberries is a tasty way to start the day.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Each cookie also has a delightful dollop of lemon jam in the center.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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However, when the island air calms down in the evening, their delightful fragrance is very evident.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
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The bright taste of lemon juice gives a touch of spring to this flavorful dessert.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Modern, disciplined, and unapologetically flavorful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The daily afternoon tea in Horizons is also extremely pleasant (don’t skip on the chicken sandwiches, which were more my beat than the scones and jam).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the still-life composition, a cheeky visual lesson on the collision and convergence of cultures, the jar holds flowers, cactus and edible Mexican treats influenced by Chinese and Filipino flavors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Do not overlook edible flowers, either.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Big Tech lawsuits, such as the one coming out of California, shift blame away from guardians to tech companies who are simply making their products maximally enjoyable.—
Maggie Anders,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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But there is something enjoyable — again, exciting — about this kind of showing off.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Save time and use your leftover or rotisserie chicken and enjoy this yummy and cheesy meal.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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The dough was so flaky & the filling so yummy.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The hotel is very family-friendly, and cots (complete with sweet Ambasciatori Palace teddy bears) can be placed in all rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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