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as in tasteful
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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a delicious meal
a delicious aroma
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Recent Examples of delicious
Instead, start the day with a lavish breakfast buffet at La Sala, piled with delicious local specialties, fresh tropical fruits, and mouthwatering international favorites.
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Plus, they’re known for their impressive, large size—perfect for a sweet, juicy bite, or for that delicious blackberry cobbler.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025
Shared by Karan Rajan, MRCS, MBBS, the yogurt bowl is designed to deliver a high amount of fiber in the most delicious and low-lift way possible.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 18 June 2025
Willem Dafoe as Rat in Fantastic Mr. Fox Willem Dafoe has delicious fun voicing Rat, the sinister security guard who menaces Fox and his cohorts.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
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Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Plus, they’re known for their impressive, large size—perfect for a sweet, juicy bite, or for that delicious blackberry cobbler.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025
Shared by Karan Rajan, MRCS, MBBS, the yogurt bowl is designed to deliver a high amount of fiber in the most delicious and low-lift way possible.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 18 June 2025
Willem Dafoe as Rat in Fantastic Mr. Fox Willem Dafoe has delicious fun voicing Rat, the sinister security guard who menaces Fox and his cohorts.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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The tasteful guest room renovation includes natural white woods complemented by soft colors—grays, tans and pale blues—that reflect nature's coastal palette.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Fortunately, Lauren has delivered again with tasteful intarsia knits, satin jackets, and, of course, some polo shirts for good measure.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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The best overall pick was Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil for its subtle-yet-buildable luminosity, minimal transfer onto clothes, and delightful fragrance.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
17 June 2025
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Two hours later the actor is performing delightful card tricks for me.—
Andrew Goldman,
Vulture,
16 June 2025
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Using a real-life incarceration facility near Geelong in Victoria that had just opened (but wasn’t populated yet), Williams has a setting that’s sunny and modern, not inherently depressing if not exactly pleasant, either.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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Her biggest piece of advice for creating a pleasant patio at your own home?—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Kyle Hagerty is a gardener with more than 20 years of experience in edible gardening who shares his tips on his popular account @urbanfarmstead.—
Johanna Silver,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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These were then arranged beautifully on individual plates with the creamy cod and sauce forming a white pool on the plate surrounded by green and yellow vegetables with pink edible flowers (see photo below).—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Flamengo looks set for a tasty round of 16 tie against either Boca Juniors or Benfica in Miami next week.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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With food demonstrations, intimate chats and plenty of tasty bites on the menu, the culinary event is a must for all food enthusiasts.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Bailey flashed a sweet jumper and impressive athleticism but struggled with his shot selection and had more turnovers than assists.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Instead, we were met with gray skies and rain, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying our sweet treats.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
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Serve with a side that can soak up the yummy sauce: mashed potatoes, rice, orzo, quinoa, or egg noodles.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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There are dozens of yummy ice cream shops to scream for in Greater Hartford, but there aren’t many that also make their own ice cream.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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Nevertheless, nice to get an explanation for why Vondrousova has been invisible.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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From my perspective, this is a nice example of Cisco’s growing emphasis on easing the customer/user experience.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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