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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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a delicious meal
a delicious aroma
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Recent Examples of delicious
Get out the grill and prepare to celebrate Independence Day with BBQs, lawn chairs, and delicious food!
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Pigs also are the source of her favorite meats, and the breed tastes delicious.
—Bennet Goldstein, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
Central Florida brings together the region’s top chefs, restaurants, and beverage experts for an unforgettable evening of delicious dining, exceptional cocktails, live entertainment and a mission to combat children’s hunger in Central Florida.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025
Roasting them low and slow in a preheated oven, or cooking them slowly in a slow cooker, smoker, or sous vide before finishing on the grill or under the broiler, can all yield tender, delicious results.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Pigs also are the source of her favorite meats, and the breed tastes delicious.
—Bennet Goldstein, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
Central Florida brings together the region’s top chefs, restaurants, and beverage experts for an unforgettable evening of delicious dining, exceptional cocktails, live entertainment and a mission to combat children’s hunger in Central Florida.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025
Roasting them low and slow in a preheated oven, or cooking them slowly in a slow cooker, smoker, or sous vide before finishing on the grill or under the broiler, can all yield tender, delicious results.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
Adjective
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This tasty offer is perfect for fried chicken fans and won’t empty your wallet.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The more points earned, the more opportunities to win tasty prizes.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Upon receiving the ball, Joao Pedro turns, drives forward, and slides a delightful ball through to Simon Adingra, making a dangerous out-to-in run from the flank.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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La Terrasse du Petit Palais makes for delightful open air lakefront dining at the 1906 Fairmont Le Montreux Palace hotel, while its indoor Montreux Jazz Café features a fine dining menu, despite its casual name.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The average temperature is a pleasant 56°F (13°C), with warm summers and cool winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Death cap mushrooms are easily mistaken for other edible varieties, and reportedly possess a sweet taste that belies their potent toxicity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Wild ginger is different from culinary ginger and is not edible.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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The yummy gourmand blend is luxe and a little mysterious, thanks to a touch of spice and woods.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Our favorite is the yummy gluten-free and low-sugar KIND Nut Bars.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The reality star also shared the baby’s sweet name: Teddi.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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Death cap mushrooms are easily mistaken for other edible varieties, and reportedly possess a sweet taste that belies their potent toxicity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Skip the banana sundae and go for either the chocolate chip brownie à la mode or the panna cotta—both scrumptious.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The shrimp and grits ($36) are scrumptious, the sea scallops ($46) dandy.—
Charles Babington,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Specialty restaurants on Westerdam, which come at an extra cost, include Pinnacle Grill, a steakhouse-style affair serving prime steaks and seafood, and Canaletto, which does nice Italian fare.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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The answer is a cool $2.8 million, probably enough to buy a really nice apartment in Ghent near the River Scheldt.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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