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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
Attendees can enjoy cultural showcases, music, dance, delicious cuisine and hands-on activities for all ages at Bill Breeze Park in Ocoee.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
This Southern breakfast staple is even more delicious in a casserole dish—and ready to fill up a hungry family on any morning.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Shake up your rice routine with this delicious rice-and-noodle pilaf.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Seedy Toast & Avocado Not just for breakfast, avocado toast makes a versatile, delicious afternoon pick-me-up.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
This Southern breakfast staple is even more delicious in a casserole dish—and ready to fill up a hungry family on any morning.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Shake up your rice routine with this delicious rice-and-noodle pilaf.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Seedy Toast & Avocado Not just for breakfast, avocado toast makes a versatile, delicious afternoon pick-me-up.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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And with it, brothers Peter, David and Jack Baker have for 12 years cultivated a craft distillery in Litchfield, yes with a still that, to an outsider, could resemble art or a science project, and a tasting room loaded with tasty liquor, maple syrup and plenty of swag.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Now, Bell's diet focuses on leaner meats and tasty salads.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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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
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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
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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
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Walking between Valmiermuiža, Labietis, Taka, and Nurme makes for one of the easiest and most enjoyable beer crawls in Europe.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Swing bike rack is ergonomically enjoyable and performs well mechanically.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
13 May 2026
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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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The Steelers had expected this to be the case perhaps weeks or even months ago, but Rodgers took his methodical, sweet time before committing.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Borgess, who was part of last year’s title team, said this one is sweeter.—
Bill Kemp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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