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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
Breezily elegant in execution and at times even Hitchcockian, The Girlfriend is a delicious thriller that tenses up with each new scene and revelation.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
And while the food needs to be delicious, the serving ware should be just as appetizing.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Flapjack and Waffle Mix By just adding water, Kodiak Cakes Flapjack and Waffle Mix can become a delicious meal for the whole family.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
The brussel sprouts salad starter is a delicious surprise.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
And while the food needs to be delicious, the serving ware should be just as appetizing.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Flapjack and Waffle Mix By just adding water, Kodiak Cakes Flapjack and Waffle Mix can become a delicious meal for the whole family.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
The brussel sprouts salad starter is a delicious surprise.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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Sometimes a simple ingredient like olive oil is best tried not as part of a bigger dish but as a tasty treat in its own right.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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That’s like compressing a planet into a bouillon cube, but, even so, the soup is mighty tasty.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The flavorful new option is made by infusing the clean taste of Absolut vodka with the heat and aroma that comes from the peppers used to make the South’s most famous hot sauce.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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Tender, flavorful, salty, sweet.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
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Taking a break at the end of a day in London working with Florence, Heffington spoke to Billboard about the pleasant surprises working with Styles and Bad Bunny — and how both projects felt like a form of protest.—
Rebecca Milzoff,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Food and drink There are three main restaurants on site, in addition to several other lodges and grab-and-go options, a truly pleasant diversity of offerings considering the resort’s small size.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Canned Okra Okra is a nutritious vegetable that comes from an edible, flowering plant.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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The chemical-free kitchen gardens supply heritage vegetables and edible flowers.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This mild, enjoyable weather arrives in parallel with outdoor events like Dallas Blooms and Autumn at the Arboretum.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Having the right tools and appliances can make cooking, cleaning, and storage in the kitchen so much easier and enjoyable.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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The one traditional snack from the food trucks in the courtyard with our fabulous team is always fun and yummy when the temperatures drop at night.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Try a stylish cape-like jacket (a favorite shape for spring) and Le Monde Beryl’s yummy shearling slippers.—
Kerry Pieri,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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Silas cuddled his dad in a sweet black-and-white snap.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Dan Levy posted a sweet tribute to O'Hara on Instagram on Friday.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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