as in savor
the quality of being delicious
the fancy feast was deliciousness itself
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Recent Examples of deliciousness
Their insalata russa—a classic local specialty of crunchy vegetables tossed in mayo, with the luxurious addition of Mazara red shrimp from Sicily—is an explosion of deliciousness.
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And while ketchup will do, this Everything But the Kitchen Sink Sauce takes them to a whole other level of deliciousness.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Some focus primarily on tasting all the deliciousness offered by local producers, growers, and restaurants; other food tours provide the opportunity to dive deeper into history and culture or even try your hand at cooking local cuisine.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Sesame + ginger in a salad dressing promises the kind of Asian deliciousness that is literally craveable.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Sheer deliciousness is eternally relevant.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s a certain deliciousness to Amazon and Saks Global fighting it out over a brick-and-mortar store when the retailer, in a bid to become more like Amazon, doubled down on e-commerce.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And while ketchup will do, this Everything But the Kitchen Sink Sauce takes them to a whole other level of deliciousness.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Some focus primarily on tasting all the deliciousness offered by local producers, growers, and restaurants; other food tours provide the opportunity to dive deeper into history and culture or even try your hand at cooking local cuisine.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Sesame + ginger in a salad dressing promises the kind of Asian deliciousness that is literally craveable.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Sheer deliciousness is eternally relevant.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s a certain deliciousness to Amazon and Saks Global fighting it out over a brick-and-mortar store when the retailer, in a bid to become more like Amazon, doubled down on e-commerce.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliciousness
Noun
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Tumbleweed’s lone saving grace is the edibility of its young shoots.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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The edibility status of Amanita muscaria is complicated.—
Matt Kasson,
Popular Science,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Luckily, Wendy’s gets it and has just announced its upcoming spring menu, which includes tastiness from the drinks to the burger section.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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However, perception of tastiness is strongly influenced by conditioning and our internal metabolic state.—
David S. Ludwig,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Not that palatability was ever the end goal here.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Research shows the companies’ shift toward hyper-palatability.—
Sarah Todd,
STAT,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Seaweed belongs in any dish that could use a touch more savoriness or brine—think a creamy pasta or a simple pesto.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
8 Apr. 2026
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The sauce gets the zest and juice of a whole lemon to brighten it all up, plus a spoonful of white miso melts in for a permeating savoriness.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Deliciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliciousness. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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