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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
The energy is unfussy and warm, and one of my happiest memories here is snacking on four cheese arancini with black truffle aioli, while sipping on the most delicious margaritas.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Adding dark chocolate to your diet is an easy and delicious way to support heart, brain, and overall health.
—Mura Dominko, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Below, browse through flattering wide-leg jeans, expensive-looking ballet flats, and delicious cashmere tops, just to name a few gems.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
That can mean starting the day off with delicious breakfast in bed.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Adding dark chocolate to your diet is an easy and delicious way to support heart, brain, and overall health.
—Mura Dominko, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Below, browse through flattering wide-leg jeans, expensive-looking ballet flats, and delicious cashmere tops, just to name a few gems.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
That can mean starting the day off with delicious breakfast in bed.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
Adjective
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While a loaf pan can certainly produce a tasty meatloaf, the mixture steams in the pan and there's nowhere for the juices to go.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the simplest case, an unexpected reward (say, discovering some tasty fruit when hungry, or having someone attractive declare their love for you) causes a burst of dopamine release into a part of the basal ganglia known as the striatum—specifically, the nucleus accumbens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Guests can enjoy a delightful complimentary breakfast (yogurt and granola, juices, coffee, and baked goods) or order from the full-service menu for an additional fee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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The town’s colorful buildings feature bow windows, loggias, colorful mosaics, and delicate rosettes in a delightful Belle Époque style.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Then everything is added to a blender, to which chicken broth is added, and the result is passed through a strainer, resulting in a thick, flavorful sauce.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The crispy, flavorful fry on her popular catfish testifies to those soulful connections.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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What might be a pleasant wine on the ground often loses nuance or becomes imbalanced in flight since the low cabin pressure tends to mute aromas.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is in full bloom, and water excursions like kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling are also especially pleasant at this time of year, even if the water’s a bit chilly, at least to natives.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Others produce attractive, edible fruits ranging from yellow to bright red in color.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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At least there’s Huppert in gloriously aloof form, plus the overripe lusciousness of Martin Gschlacht’s cinematography; with an edible and/or a cocktail or three, that might be enough.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Belfast is an enjoyable enough place to visit, but Derry still feels like home.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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The final verdict Across the solar system, there are plenty of worlds that have ice, snow and even impressive slopes, but only one has the three working together that allows for enjoyable skiing.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The pea and pastry appetizers were especially yummy.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2026
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The design provides a crucial advantage to a fleeing groundhog, which is otherwise relatively slow moving compared to invading animals like foxes, who may see them as little more than a yummy dinner, the National Wildlife Federation said.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Dishes like an onion tart with anchovies emphasize that the best parts of love don’t always smell so sweet.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Just like viewers were drawn to Girard's bubbly, sweet and genuine personality, so was Jung.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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