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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
Guests enjoyed an exceptional menu that was both delicious and allergy-friendly, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive dining experience for all attendees.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
How to Eat Soursop The mildly sweet and tangy flavor of soursop is delicious in recipes.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Make a reservation at the celebrated Marée restaurant, which offers a delicious taste of Liechtenstein cuisine.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
The dish is affordable, easy, convenient, and delicious.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
How to Eat Soursop The mildly sweet and tangy flavor of soursop is delicious in recipes.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Make a reservation at the celebrated Marée restaurant, which offers a delicious taste of Liechtenstein cuisine.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
The dish is affordable, easy, convenient, and delicious.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for delicious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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The Chinese-style dumplings are fresh, piping hot and made with tasty fillings such as chicken and sweet corn and shrimp and pork.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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After all, mealtimes during summer are important, and amid the flurry of fun summer activities, meals might even be the tastiest of any throughout the year.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Raspberries work well in a variety of desserts and dishes, especially when mixed in with other berries to create a delightful fusion of color and flavor.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Domingo and Fey get snarky, a clever visual gag earns a surprise laugh, the dialogue is sharper than usual, and the main pairings get jumbled up with purposeful, delightful results.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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The fillings are simple and flavorful, like pairing chicken with toum (garlic sauce), cucumber and pickles, or lamb with tahini, onions and tomatoes.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Legal-drinking age 20-somethings and those in their early 30s are more interested in flavorful drinks, which is why the new RTS cocktails feature lime, blackberry and black tea with orange and lemon.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The temptation to go with Krick’s more pleasant (and somehow more spiritually American) forecast is obviously great.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Walker Buehler has been a pleasant and necessary surprise, even providing the Padres with the occasional quality start.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Across its 1,070-hectare spread—holding everything from edible gardens to cheese rooms and wine cellars—the options to spend your time are near-endless.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The stress test escalated quickly and Vendo refused requests for edible insects, firearms, even marijuana (legal in Arizona).—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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This doesn't mean disruption is enjoyable or easy.—
Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The conversation with Graciela was enjoyable, fluent, sometimes very emotional.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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These little cones dipped in white chocolate-like coating and rolled in strawberry cake crumbs are yummy.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Volunteers in the city on Saturday packed a tote to the brim with non-perishable food items and yummy sugary cereal.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Which made what unfolded Saturday afternoon at UC San Diego all the sweeter.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The whisky is sweet and enticing on the nose, with aromas of vanilla fudge, toffee, apricot jam, and a touch of fresh barley grist.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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