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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 This ultra-nourishing formula brings lips back to life, not just with luscious apricot, avocado, jojoba, and pomegranate oils, but also with its dewy, lip-enhancing hues, from the succulent Red Delicious, a sheer watermelon shade, to the sexy Jam Session, a transparent Black Cherry hue. Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 Although fans of his many projects may love his luscious locks, Marsden himself doesn't exactly feel the same way. Laney Crawley, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025 Deep yellow; luscious aromas of yellow plum, apricot, pear and a hint of brioche. Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 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 See All Example Sentences for luscious
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Adjective
  • The world is full of delicious Negroni variations, but few and far between are the ones that work as harmoniously as this.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Meaty, creamy and simply delicious!
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • Bieber’s iteration on the trend elevated the style to a cheeky, high-fashion moment with feminine touches and sensual edge.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
  • For the sensual and aesthetically-inclined Libras, Atlas says a hobby like candle making is a match made in heaven.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The nocturnal creature, known for its elusive nature, was a delightful surprise for the conservationists monitoring the area.
    Real-Time News team, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
  • As a guest of the 7-key property, you’re encouraged to attend happy hour on the porch, a delightful time of day when the homemade sangria flows freely.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The series helped fuel the sexy, romantic bloodsucker trend, making Moyer a heartthrob.
    Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The store, which celebrates authors of color, diverse characters and sexy stories, is celebrating its grand opening Saturday.
    Amanda Rosa October 3, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • In the 1820s, Gregor MacGregor announced the discovery of Poyais, a lush and prosperous paradise in Central America.
    Scott Neuman, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
  • There’s also a grass tennis court for summer matches and plenty of lush borders designed to look pretty all year round.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • His legs folded beneath him, and his sweet head fell into my open hand.
    Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Mommy and Daddy love you sweet girl.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.
    Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The combination of scarcity and eye appeal should help this remain a desirable card for years to come.
    Andrew Mackie, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Customer service was easy and pleasant.
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Stierli is particularly concerned with the situation at Great Falls, where trails and picturesque cliffsides along the Potomac River attract many visitors, especially with this weekend’s pleasant weather.
    Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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