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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
It was marketed as a cosmetic treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), but beneath its appeal of luscious locks lies a darker story, one that's now being brought to light by a sweeping new review from Mayer Brezis and colleagues at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
On some lucky afternoons, that includes the luscious aroma of Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries from the Quaker Oats cereal mill.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Remember, the ground is its most fertile and luscious right after a volcanic eruption.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Purchase an additional ticket to the chocolate-making course to learn how to make your own luscious confections from master chocolatiers.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
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Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
On some lucky afternoons, that includes the luscious aroma of Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries from the Quaker Oats cereal mill.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Remember, the ground is its most fertile and luscious right after a volcanic eruption.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Purchase an additional ticket to the chocolate-making course to learn how to make your own luscious confections from master chocolatiers.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luscious
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Some even suggested delicious baking uses for the new treats.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Includes gardening tips to grow perfect perennials and chiles for every palate, plus articles on delicious Ukrainian food dishes and Christmas family traditions, banana recipe contest winners and practical life advice.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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The book was created using a biological, sensual craft, as well as a cerebral one.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The exaggerated shape and high arch built on Givenchy’s early codes, both sculptural and sensual.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The result is luxuriously silky; a delightful foil to the crunchy graham cracker crust.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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The sword and sorcery genre was always reliable for delightful low-budget cheese, with entries such as The Beastmaster, The Barbarians, and of course, the Deathstalker series.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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What does the sexiest man alive—according to People magazine, at least—wear on his wrist?—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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On apps like Quinn and Dipsea (among a growing number of others), people can listen to spicy, sexy, smutty stories all day long.—
Jodi McAlister,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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This lush faux Norfolk pine garland features a more irregular, layered look for an organic feel.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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The home sits in McClintock Woods, a neighborhood known for its lush tree canopy.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Vionic Women’s Uptown Mary Jane Flat These Mary Jane shoes are equal parts sweet and versatile.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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These sweet, bright orange fruits are in season during the fall and early winter and offer a host of health benefits.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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And for traveling aesthetes, great-looking new hotels, restaurants, wineries, and galleries might make the Algarve even more desirable.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Egypt and Sudan have competing maps of the border, but because of the crisscrossing of those boundaries, Bir Tawil would belong to whichever nation relinquished its claim on a larger, more desirable area.—
Richard Collett,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Today the Moon in your sign is dancing with fair Venus creating pleasant feelings between you and everyone else.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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