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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
Never fear, carbonara is still delicious when reheated in a large saucepan with a little water.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Hibiscus Tea Hibiscus or Roselle tea stands out for its impressive health benefits and delicious tart flavor.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
That’s why each month our Feel-Good Food Plan—with delicious recipes and a few wild cards—is hosted by someone new.
—Millie Peartree, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
And if reveling in the world of romantic fantasy isn't delicious enough, Hellmann's has conjured up enchanting recipes – each inspired by The Primal of Blood and Bone.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Hibiscus Tea Hibiscus or Roselle tea stands out for its impressive health benefits and delicious tart flavor.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
That’s why each month our Feel-Good Food Plan—with delicious recipes and a few wild cards—is hosted by someone new.
—Millie Peartree, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
And if reveling in the world of romantic fantasy isn't delicious enough, Hellmann's has conjured up enchanting recipes – each inspired by The Primal of Blood and Bone.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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Your animal friends will get tasty pumpkin treats and seasonal enrichment as jack o' lanterns become reefs for the underwater creatures.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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However, all familiar fig varieties are parthenocarpic, meaning that the female syconia develop into tasty fruit without the benefit of pollination so male syconia are not needed for their maturation and ripening.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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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
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Loves travelling, exploring new cultures, a good read, great food and flavorful wines.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The palate is full and flavorful, with vanilla, honey, and maple leading the way, with a burst of cherry and a warming heat.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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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
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Growing edible florals in your garden provides you versatile flowers for crafting, cooking, and baking.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Blind Butcher Shoppe is a favorite spot for locals hoping to bring home dinner, but their selection of artisanal pantry items like pickles, preserves, and more are worth checking out for those looking to bring an edible souvenir home.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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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
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Choose from yummy vanilla pumpkin, pumpkin spice cupcakes, warm cider and cinnamon, and pumpkin bourbon.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Make these for a sweet breakfast or yummy dessert.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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In collaboration with interior design content creators Chris and Julia Marcum, this sweet scalloped rug adds visual interest with a scalloped edge.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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The bacon fat and rendered ham drippings are the backbone of this super simple savory sauce, studded with small pieces of sweet mirepoix and earthy black-eyed peas.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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