as in delightfully
in a pleasing way
a deliciously told anecdote on the DVD's commentary track
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Recent Examples of deliciously
Some pastimes are distractions, some are distortions, and some few are true distillations—refining a city or a place or a community to its essence, deliciously sipped by all.
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Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Enter the Darling Clementine, a tart, fizzy, deliciously pink alternative to classic morning cocktails.
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Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
From succulent cakes and deliciously artistic still lifes to community and family gatherings, this year's winners are a reminder of food's essential role in our lives.
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Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Crafted from a deliciously soft cotton-polyester blend, this versatile sundress is comfortable enough for everyday wear but can easily be dressed up with accessories for a more elevated look.
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Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Easygoing backyard barbecues with sizzling hot dogs, garden party soirées teeming with fresh flowers and bright drinks, and golden-hour dinner parties starring deliciously ripe produce.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
An offshoot of the popular podcast that actor-comedians Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang have hosted since 2016, the award show aims to celebrate the year’s biggest pop culture moments and plays like a fever dream more dazzling and deliciously random than a late-night scroll session on TikTok.
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Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
What follows is a deliciously demented cat-and-mouse game between Sky and Dennis.
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Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
The classic heels featured a deliciously creamy beige body and contrasting white toe cap, tying in perfectly with the soft tones of the tank.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Enter the Darling Clementine, a tart, fizzy, deliciously pink alternative to classic morning cocktails.
—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
From succulent cakes and deliciously artistic still lifes to community and family gatherings, this year's winners are a reminder of food's essential role in our lives.
—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Crafted from a deliciously soft cotton-polyester blend, this versatile sundress is comfortable enough for everyday wear but can easily be dressed up with accessories for a more elevated look.
—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Easygoing backyard barbecues with sizzling hot dogs, garden party soirées teeming with fresh flowers and bright drinks, and golden-hour dinner parties starring deliciously ripe produce.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
An offshoot of the popular podcast that actor-comedians Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang have hosted since 2016, the award show aims to celebrate the year’s biggest pop culture moments and plays like a fever dream more dazzling and deliciously random than a late-night scroll session on TikTok.
—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
What follows is a deliciously demented cat-and-mouse game between Sky and Dennis.
—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
The classic heels featured a deliciously creamy beige body and contrasting white toe cap, tying in perfectly with the soft tones of the tank.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliciously
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Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
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All that makes his new album, TON UP, a delightfully unexpected left turn.
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Unlike Substrate, xLight’s strategy is to play nicely within the existing ecosystem, developing technology that can integrate into rather than displace ASML’s and TSMC’s existing architectures.
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
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Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.
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This matching option looks great unbuttoned and billowy, with one hem tucked in, or tied at the waist for a cropped look.
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Li’s enjoyably dynamic heroine, constantly planning three steps ahead to charm her way into a crucial meeting with Christopher or shake off a ruthless fixer (Lee Jae-yoon), ensures there’s always another big plot turn coming around the bend.
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.
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Counties weren’t named for them until well after their deaths.
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But its usefulness extends well beyond northern Italian cuisine.
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Chop it up finely, then put it in an ice cube tray with a thin layer of water on top.
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.
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Even so, her spiral downward to near death before ending up in treatment is ridiculously, gloriously brisk.
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The minimalist bed brand, long associated with restrained neutrals and quietly competent adulthood, has partnered with the London design firm known for its gloriously unapologetic stripes and velvets.
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In lieu of photography, the book is charmingly filled with illustrations of produce by the two authors; Evans created the line drawings, and Brennan is a watercolorist.
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Encinitas remains charmingly independent, with good food, adorable stores and the occasional resident hauling a longboard across four lanes of traffic without a second thought.
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