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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
The Friends of San Pasqual Academy hosted a special Halloween event that included a delicious, catered dinner, raffle prizes, Halloween costume contests and music that was provided by a disc jockey.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The holiday kits offer a complete Thanksgiving spread at a reduced price, including everything needed for a delicious feast such as turkey and classic sides like mac and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and of course, pie.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
There are so many Italian recipes using stale bread as a base ingredient, completely transforming it into something incredibly delicious.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
And boy, do those practice dishes look delicious under Doyle’s loving lens.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The holiday kits offer a complete Thanksgiving spread at a reduced price, including everything needed for a delicious feast such as turkey and classic sides like mac and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and of course, pie.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
There are so many Italian recipes using stale bread as a base ingredient, completely transforming it into something incredibly delicious.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
And boy, do those practice dishes look delicious under Doyle’s loving lens.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for delicious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
Adjective
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Hang out at the finish line for a tasty treat.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Following the success of its Snack Wrap return, McDonald’s is back with another tasty return.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Mac and cheese meets chili for a flavorful and hearty dish that's on the table in just 30 minutes.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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For the tastiest, most flavorful blueberries around, grow our own!—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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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Fortunately, the skin is edible and can be eaten when cooked properly.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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To up their chances, hunters may want to lure deer with edible bait such as apples, carrots, sweet potatoes, corn and the like.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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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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From an analyst point of view, this is the yummiest, most delicious, easiest series to cover.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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This homemade condiment is a yummy addition to baked goods, oatmeal, yogurt, or simply spread on toast.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Vionic Women’s Uptown Mary Jane Flat These Mary Jane shoes are equal parts sweet and versatile.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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These sweet, bright orange fruits are in season during the fall and early winter and offer a host of health benefits.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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