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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
By preparing traditional Slovenian dishes, my mother filled our home with delicious aromas but also connected Barron to his heritage.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Every meal ends with a complimentary shot of chichaito, a strong, delicious blend of white rum, anise liqueur, and coffee beans.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
This midtown eatery offers delicious Italian-American eats in a vibrant dining scene with an outdoor patio.
—Kat Tran
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
The massive breakfast spread on the roof is a delicious meal with quite a view.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 May 2026
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Every meal ends with a complimentary shot of chichaito, a strong, delicious blend of white rum, anise liqueur, and coffee beans.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
This midtown eatery offers delicious Italian-American eats in a vibrant dining scene with an outdoor patio.
—Kat Tran
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
The massive breakfast spread on the roof is a delicious meal with quite a view.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
Adjective
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Sow cilantro seeds at intervals in spring and late summer to provide a continuous supply of tasty foliage followed by the beneficial blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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In the evening, dine on garden-fresh soups, tasty burgers, and cooked-to-order steaks.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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His two more physical characters were delightful to watch, like a navy admiral addicted to spit takes, as well as a substitute teacher subjecting his students to painful dancing.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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In a world more chaotic than ever, their permanence feels like a delightful moment of peace.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Pizza crust adds more sodium, and to make frozen pizza flavorful, manufacturers add even more salt to improve the taste.—
Karen Shackelford,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Proper care, like consistent watering and sunlight, ensures healthy plants and flavorful fruit.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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But as the evidence mounts, scientists continue to puzzle over the pleasant surprise—how are vaccines that target specific pathogens inadvertently shielding our minds from deterioration?—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Last year, against the Minnesota Frost, was a bit more of a pleasant surprise after a one-goal regular season campaign by Leslie, who spent two seasons between Toronto and Ottawa as a useful depth player.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Less edible, but just as beguiling, are Amble’s puffins, which number up to 40,000 during their nesting season spent on Coquet Island, a mile or so offshore.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Another major benefit of beets is their leaves, which are both a decorative element in your containers and a tasty edible side dish.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Stay flexible, adjust lightly, and let what feels enjoyable lead.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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In those cases, purchasing certain flowers from seedlings or tubers might be more practical and enjoyable.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Combine two potluck staples to create this yummy potluck salad.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
5 May 2026
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There are little touches, too – like the pretty wooden coolers scattered across the course that hold cool, yummy Uncrustables inside.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Izaiah is sweet, funny, and incredibly thoughtful, often bringing a positive and lighthearted energy to the people around him.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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This sort of attention to dessert is otherwise increasingly rare; too many ambitious kitchens pour all their resources into their savory menus and then punt on the sweet courses, serving a scoop of gelato in a fancy coupe, or a slice of cake assembled off-site.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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