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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
Smoky bacon, crispy potatoes, and a luscious cheesy broth made with two kinds of cheddar plus heavy cream and beer for lightness and tang yield the ideal wintertime dinner.
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Go to Dock Square to browse shops and art galleries, and then stop at another local favorite, The Clam Shack, for luscious lobster rolls.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Cara Mangini spoons these luscious tomatoes over crostini that she's smeared with goat cheese or ricotta, then tops each with extra basil.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026
They were surrounded by Hawaii’s luscious greenery and its soft, sandy beaches.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Go to Dock Square to browse shops and art galleries, and then stop at another local favorite, The Clam Shack, for luscious lobster rolls.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Cara Mangini spoons these luscious tomatoes over crostini that she's smeared with goat cheese or ricotta, then tops each with extra basil.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026
They were surrounded by Hawaii’s luscious greenery and its soft, sandy beaches.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luscious
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Sweet and spicy pepper jelly makes these fast-fix wings extra delicious.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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The result is a category broad enough to suit everything from breezy summer wear to deeper, more sensual evening fragrances.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Seersucker jackets, moccasins without socks, and dress shirts designed to expose just enough of the body to be sensual.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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All three are delightful, but in completely different ways.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Two differing criminal factions want a load of cocaine, but when a poor farmer named Kaalayan (Guru Somasundaram) gets wind of it, his life briefly entangles with the crime bosses, resulting in a bloody final showdown and a delightful twist ending.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Well, the truth is a little less sexy.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Swiping through profiles on your handset is so much sexier than finding dates on your computer like a dork.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
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When not blooming, the lush green leaves step in to provide respite from the desert sun.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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Blue skies extended to the horizon, and a small colony of tents, camper vans and motorhomes sprawled out across the lush alfalfa fields.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The secret to this crowd-pleasing dip is the flavorful addition of sweet Vidalia onions.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Each flower releases a sweet scent that can easily fill your entire walkway with fragrance.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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The researchers believe the technology could find applications anywhere private, localized audio is desirable.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
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Lane-Huereca, who was born and raised in the city, explains that what makes New Braunfels so desirable is its mix of affordability, compared to neighboring markets, and access to stable jobs.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Founded by Marc-André Roy and Jared Etzel in 2012, Domaine Roy & Fils is known for its elegant interpretations of Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so this complex but somewhat lighthearted rosé comes as a pleasant surprise.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Beautiful Friday evening in Baltimore Temperatures will cool back into the 70s after sunset, with a pleasant breeze and low humidity - beautiful for the opening evening of AFRAM.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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