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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
Michelin recommends ordering the Butcher’s Feast ($78 per person), a tasting that includes four different cuts of meat, ban-chan (side dishes), an insanely delicious egg souffle, two stews and vanilla soft serve with soy sauce caramel for dessert.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The Finnish founders of Four Sigmatic took inspiration from their grandparents’ World War II coffee substitute, chaga mushrooms, to create a healthier coffee that still tasted delicious.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
While the menu changes regularly, the dishes you’re served are sure to be flawless and delicious.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Reaching your protein goal is about to get a lot more delicious.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The Finnish founders of Four Sigmatic took inspiration from their grandparents’ World War II coffee substitute, chaga mushrooms, to create a healthier coffee that still tasted delicious.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
While the menu changes regularly, the dishes you’re served are sure to be flawless and delicious.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Reaching your protein goal is about to get a lot more delicious.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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The tasty shake was more creamy than thick with the pineapple topping and mango base blending together into a broader fruity flavor.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The two sandwiches did both look tasty, and the competition was spirited and playful.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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This flavorful bite comes with mousse sandwiched between two moist layers of sponge cake.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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Use your fresh mint in all kinds of recipes, such as watermelon salad, pesto, drinks like cocktails, tea, and lemonade, or a flavorful leg of lamb.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
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To my pleasant surprise, that wasn’t the case with the Promachine 3 115 W.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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By Tuesday morning, low temperatures will fall into the low 60s, and high temperatures will be pleasant in the low 70s.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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And when studying marijuana’s effects in people, researchers can’t simply hand out a joint or edible and track what happens.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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This space is also home to the world’s first net-positive energy restaurant, which runs on solar power and features a rooftop edible garden.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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As a bonus, organizing your career change process while things are still good might transform this transition from being a desperate escape into a move from one enjoyable thing to the next.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Arranging her story through standup was so enjoyable for me, as a comedy nerd.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Jan. 2026
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Try a stylish cape-like jacket (a favorite shape for spring) and Le Monde Beryl’s yummy shearling slippers.—
Kerry Pieri,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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Enjoy eating them fresh, frozen, or dehydrated in recipes like strawberry shortcake for a yummy treat.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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And the distribution goes far beyond the sweet-tea-loving South—Milo’s is sold in 60,000 retail locations, including 4,200 Walmarts as far as Alaska and Hawaii.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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This sweet gray boy came to us as a stray.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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