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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
In the photos, the happy couple is surrounded by luscious greenery, towering trees, stones and pink, red and white flowers.
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
From pin-straight recession brunette tresses to luscious D Hair Boutique extensions, her reunion moment was her signature style but with a more drenching wet, model-esque feel.
—Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
This is a magical mix of luscious fruit, aromatic herbs and fiery spice.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Nicolas Prudent’s Curly, featuring a hedgehog in Central Park dreaming of luscious curls, took the Coup de Cœur award for its bizarre beauty and emotional authenticity.
—Bogdan Nesvit, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
From pin-straight recession brunette tresses to luscious D Hair Boutique extensions, her reunion moment was her signature style but with a more drenching wet, model-esque feel.
—Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
This is a magical mix of luscious fruit, aromatic herbs and fiery spice.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Nicolas Prudent’s Curly, featuring a hedgehog in Central Park dreaming of luscious curls, took the Coup de Cœur award for its bizarre beauty and emotional authenticity.
—Bogdan Nesvit, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luscious
Adjective
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The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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Ansari, Rogen, and Reeves make for a delightful trio of heavy-hitters.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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What follows is a delightful mix of slapstick comedy (a bathtub scene that ranks among the best physical comedy of the decade), whimsical set pieces, and a genuinely touching story about belonging.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Known for its sexy, subversive storylines and dialogue, the movie was a standout among the teen comedies and dramas of the '90s, many of which were based on literary works.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Under Zlotowski’s guidance, A Private Life caroms from sexy romantic comedy to Hitchcockian mystery to zany amateur-sleuth caper, with Freudian psychology always lurking beneath.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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Grandma's favorite time-saving trick is to rely on the trusty the slow-cooker to make sweet, tender onions that require little to no stirring.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The post included a number of photos and videos, with the first slide showing a sweet snap of Anstead, 46, holding Hudson as Haack, 42, poses beside them with a big smile.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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Sinner had left the court for a medical timeout after losing the second set, and was sweating heavily from the first set onward on a pleasant 77-degree evening.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fact that people actually read it — that now, TFD is a fully-fledged media company with a staff of eight and a monthly audience of over 3 million women — came as a pleasant surprise.—
Chelsea Fagan,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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