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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a luscious strawberry bursting with juice
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as in sensual
pleasing to the physical senses
luscious silk fabric that slid across her hands
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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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Recent Examples of luscious
This luscious cake, a delicious cross between a buttery cake and a crumbly cobbler.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The flavor now offers all three unique flavors and textures—the cookie, the brownie, and the ice cream—all in one luscious bite.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
For those who are struggling with damage from color-processing and bleaching, using this two to three times a week will revitalize and strengthen and overall minimize flyaways, leading to more luscious locks.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
For the final touches, Priyanka styled her luscious locks down and sleek with a side part, and glammed up with glowy makeup.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The flavor now offers all three unique flavors and textures—the cookie, the brownie, and the ice cream—all in one luscious bite.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
For those who are struggling with damage from color-processing and bleaching, using this two to three times a week will revitalize and strengthen and overall minimize flyaways, leading to more luscious locks.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
For the final touches, Priyanka styled her luscious locks down and sleek with a side part, and glammed up with glowy makeup.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luscious
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The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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This simple combination of strawberries, lemon, basil, and sugar is the key to so many fruit-forward desserts, but the sweet mixture is just as delicious when enjoyed on its own.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ozon’s black-and-white version sticks closely to the story but dispenses with much of the narration to focus on the sensual streets of colonial Algeria.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2026
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This Earth sign is sensual, grounded and deeply connected to the physical world.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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But cookbook author Joshua McFadden’s Spring Carbonara, which uses a ton of fresh spring peas, is absolutely delightful.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Surrounded by a delightful cast of weirdos — with a scene-stealing, hilarious turn by Marc Maron as sleazy director Sam Sylvia — GLOW is a comedy match-up worth cheering for.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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Romance will be passionate and sexy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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Exterior house colors may not be the sexiest part of your renovation efforts, but choosing the right exterior paint color can make a big difference.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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Amid the sweltering heat and almost menacingly lush greenery, Louise compiles an exquisite taxonomy of local types.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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The lavish designs—velvet couches, massive headboards, opulent wallpaper, texture everywhere—were done by Jacques Garcia, famed for his lush and ultra-Parisian taste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The hotel is very family-friendly, and cots (complete with sweet Ambasciatori Palace teddy bears) can be placed in all rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Pangan, 28, who lives in Torrance, felt confused that her friend who lives in Orange County was able to get desirable cheap tickets for swimming, track and tennis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the case of the Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE, that blend starts at $75,200, and easily approaches $100,000 if one adds all of the desirable amenities.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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The band's courtesy visit was a pleasant break for Japan's first female leader, known for her long working hours and now struggling with strained diplomatic ties with China, the fallouts from the war in the Middle East as well as rising prices at home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The band’s courtesy visit was a pleasant break for Japan’s first female leader, known for her long working hours and now struggling with strained diplomatic ties with China, the fallouts from the war in the Middle East as well as rising prices at home.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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