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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 portions are small, but the food is still delicious.
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Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Upgrade your feast with carrot cake bread pudding as a delicious post-dinner sweet treat (serves 8+).
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
My friend’s Korean ramen, kicked up with kimchi and togarashi, was also insanely delicious.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Near the pop-up newsroom is Breakfast Brothers, a restaurant that delivered delicious food to our staff and visitors.
—Staff Artist, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Upgrade your feast with carrot cake bread pudding as a delicious post-dinner sweet treat (serves 8+).
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
My friend’s Korean ramen, kicked up with kimchi and togarashi, was also insanely delicious.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Near the pop-up newsroom is Breakfast Brothers, a restaurant that delivered delicious food to our staff and visitors.
—Staff Artist, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
Adjective
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Other internet critics slammed his great-uncle’s creation as touristy, insisting diners could find tastier versions among the legion of copycats.—
Danielle Paquette,
Washington Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ever since the first caveman tricked his neighbor into trading a pile of rocks for some tasty mastodon steaks, con men have been persuading others to act against their own interests.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hall challenges my perspective (and my vocabulary) in delightful and sometimes devastating ways.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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The smooth melody is joined by a charcheta and other experimental sounds, creating a delightful hybrid.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Otherwise, the chicken was flavorful and crisp on the outside.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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Second, a gentle simmer in a flavorful sauce to bring the pork chops up to a safe serving temperature.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For a vehicle celebrated for sipping fuel rather than burning it, that’s a pleasant surprise.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Parks rose to fame in her teens, winning the Mercury Prize for her 2021 debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams, a diaristic clutch of pleasant soft-rock songs.—
Aimee Cliff,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Orange County campus’ beautiful garden hosts its annual spring sale, with hundreds of edible plants available, plus dozens of California native and nonnative plants.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Bvlgari signature cocktail – a bright blend of gin, Aperol, citrus, and a delicate foam stamped with edible gold – captures the hotel’s spirit in a single glass and is served in all its bars worldwide.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Couples who approach retirement as a team often find the transition smoother and more enjoyable.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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That makes for an enjoyable ride even if the pieces don’t always fit.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Vitamins, supplements and edibles also look yummy to kids.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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Fuel up for a day on the slopes at the main restaurant, Remington Hall, which serves a yummy breakfast buffet ($36 per adult and $18 per child) as well as additional a la carte options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Leonardo da Vinci himself couldn’t have drawn up a sweeter draw.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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The regional specialty features a thin crust, a slightly sweet tomato sauce and loads of cheese — provolone-and-mozzarella or just provolone.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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