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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the luscious thought that while she was basking on the beach, her coworkers were slaving away at the office

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as in sexy
sexually attractive hundreds of fans got in line to take selfies with the luscious soap opera star

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Recent Examples of luscious In between times, there are long shots of the gingko, tree’s-eye views of what is happening on the ground and squelching closeups of germinating seeds – luscious and inescapably sensual. Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025 Our Herbed Prime Rib Recipe with Two Sauces coaches you through how to master a luscious Merlot Au Jus. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025 Made with luscious layers of cream cheese filling and dark chocolate pudding, all held together by a pecan shortbread crust, possum pie is one of the best old-fashioned desserts there is. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025 In the photos, the happy couple is surrounded by luscious greenery, towering trees, stones and pink, red and white flowers. Colson Thayer, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for luscious
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Adjective
  • The Bitter Mai is also, improbably, absolutely delicious.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Stanway plays in Kelly on the left wing, who delivers a delicious ball for Russo to head home.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The look’s holistic effect contrasted sensual styling on the top, with streamlined suited inspiration with the pants.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In between times, there are long shots of the gingko, tree’s-eye views of what is happening on the ground and squelching closeups of germinating seeds – luscious and inescapably sensual.
    Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • From here on out, Belly’s experience in Paris becomes much more delightful.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The conversation — which delivered plenty of delightful outbursts from the over-the-top Tonioli — took a deep dive into a Season 7 emergency that sent Julianne Hough to the ER, and the memorable night protestors stormed the DWTS stage.
    Claire Franken, TVLine, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This time around, fast-fashion brands, like Shein, are making homecoming dresses sexier to attract shoppers who don't want to look like their older sisters.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, a crop of fresh, fun, sexy, and most important, diverse reality dating shows began to eat The Bachelor’s lunch.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Then come the florals—lush, romantic, full of whimsy—before the icons land with striking confidence, like the bold centerpiece of the board.
    Allure Editors, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Follow the guidelines recommended for your growing zone and type of grass to determine how and when to fertilize your lawn for lush grass growth.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Your liver also plays the very sweet role of regulating your blood sugar levels by releasing glucose and storing glycogen when appropriate.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Lower taxes, while generally desirable, increase the amount of money people have to spend on these now more expensive goods and services.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Frame eyelets for mounting racks and fenders are certainly a desirable feature, although their absence isn't necessarily a dealbreaker.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Room for two, a supple ride, a gorgeous view over a curved hood, perfect flow of air up and over the windshield and cockpit with virtually no backsplash to disrupt pleasant conversation, and the ability at any time to experience a rush of power and speed when the moment calls.
    Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Enfield is a pleasant, unremarkable suburb of north London.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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