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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
Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.
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Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
Our favorite part about the morning meal is all of the delicious options, from hearty casseroles and easy eggs to flavorful quick breads and grab-and-go muffins.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
The mix also incorporates ham, bacon and bell peppers for a hearty, bit-sized option that is easy to make and tastes delicious.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
Our favorite part about the morning meal is all of the delicious options, from hearty casseroles and easy eggs to flavorful quick breads and grab-and-go muffins.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
The mix also incorporates ham, bacon and bell peppers for a hearty, bit-sized option that is easy to make and tastes delicious.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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Fashion report, please: Maggie’s dress for her real wedding is a tasteful lacy number.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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The use of brown leather on the saddle and grips, along with the matching leather tool bag on the left side, adds a tasteful vintage touch—an homage to the original motorcycle tool kits once tucked beneath saddles.—
Utkarsh Sood,
New Atlas,
9 May 2025
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Read Next Real Estate News See delightful Fair Oaks estate built in 1901 along American River.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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Delight by Default Aim for pleasant surprises—fewer steps, quicker approvals, delightful interactions and unexpected efficiency.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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She’s made a feel-good movie about people who, for the most part, aren’t feeling all that good, leaving the viewer with a pleasant aftertaste that fades away as soon as the last song ends.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
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Entertaining and insightful, the demonstrations blend history, storytelling, and preparation techniques of dishes like shrimp ceviche and ropa vieja—edible reflections of Key West’s Bahamian, Cuban, and Caribbean influences.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Salvia There are different types of salvia, also known as sage, some grown for their edible aromatic leaves and others for their beautiful long-blooming flowers, that are a nectar source for Hummingbirds.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Join Orange County Extension Agents Hillary MacMichael and J.K. Yarborough for a hands-on class covering grill setup, meat selection, flavor tips, and safety—plus tasty samples.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
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The spices and seasonings are the most important part of determining how tasty the dish is.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Following Cameron’s sweet toast to Kaya, Elsbeth offers her own toast and new insights into her next chapter.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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The finish is sweet, balanced, and long with lingering brown sugar and rye spice notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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First pleasantly distracted by the TV, Stormi then remembered the yummy treats sitting in the bowl in front of her.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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When in full bloom, during the summer, these huge flowers can reach almost 12 inches across, with bright yellow petals surrounding a dark brown center full of yummy seeds.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Half Dome comes with a footprint, which is a rarity these days, and nice to have.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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However, a very nice man let us in, much to the chagrin of a lady who did not want to let us in.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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