as in savor
the quality of being delicious
the fancy feast was deliciousness itself
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Recent Examples of deliciousness
Tips for Making Mississippi Pork Chops This method makes preparing pork chops pretty much foolproof, but here are a few things to keep in mind to ensure maximum deliciousness.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
There’s a very fine line between deliciousness and disaster.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The deliciousness of her cooking, but also the storytelling.
—NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
At El Paisa, the brisket is so juicy, owing some of its deliciousness to being cooked in lard.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Get all of the ooey gooey chocolatey deliciousness of a brownie in cookie form.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Culver's ButterBurger The deliciousness of Culver's ButterBurger — and the popularity surrounding it — is a point of pride for many Midwesterners.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Harris went to school in Providence, Rhode Island, where he was enamored by both the deliciousness and affordability of local lobster.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This cookie was soft, nutty, salty, sweet—bite after bite, its utter deliciousness washed over me.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
There’s a very fine line between deliciousness and disaster.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The deliciousness of her cooking, but also the storytelling.
—NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
At El Paisa, the brisket is so juicy, owing some of its deliciousness to being cooked in lard.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Get all of the ooey gooey chocolatey deliciousness of a brownie in cookie form.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Culver's ButterBurger The deliciousness of Culver's ButterBurger — and the popularity surrounding it — is a point of pride for many Midwesterners.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Harris went to school in Providence, Rhode Island, where he was enamored by both the deliciousness and affordability of local lobster.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This cookie was soft, nutty, salty, sweet—bite after bite, its utter deliciousness washed over me.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliciousness
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The edibility status of Amanita muscaria is complicated.—
Matt Kasson,
Popular Science,
15 Oct. 2025
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These Candy Wafers take the chocolatey goodness of Ding Dongs and the yellow cake-tastiness of Twinkies and transform them into meltable wafers designed for dipping.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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White Wine Grape Glossary Grenache Blanc An ample, full-bodied white that along with Roussanne personifies the power and lusciousness of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and other Rhône white blends, but also the Spanish white Rioja.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Nov. 2025
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The functional beverage industry has made gut health more accessible in terms of convenience and palatability, but the price point remains a barrier for many consumers.—
Sara Braun,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Dec. 2025
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After these crops are exposed to a light freeze near the end of the season, the starches within them gradually turn to sugar, sweetening their palatability.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Italian cheese is packed with nutty, sharp flavor that adds a savoriness to a wide range of recipes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Senior cooking editor Joe Sevier was pleased with the beans’ distinct savoriness, a quality not shared by other samples.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Deliciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliciousness. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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