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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
Included in the markdowns are end-of-season finds, like a luscious, wool trench coat and essential cashmere goodies—the red cardigan being at the top of our list.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
Stacked with three layers of decadent chocolatey-nut goodness—a cocoa-bourbon shortbread crust, gooey chocolate-bourbon filling, and a crunchy-sweet nutty topping—they're a luscious cross between pecan pie and brownies.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
This luscious root vegetable is loaded with natural nitrates that the body converts to nitric oxide.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Park, who works with stars like Margaret Qualley, Emma Stone, and Greta Lee, is known for creating a blurry semimatte lip look that leaves your pout looking luscious and just-kissed.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
Stacked with three layers of decadent chocolatey-nut goodness—a cocoa-bourbon shortbread crust, gooey chocolate-bourbon filling, and a crunchy-sweet nutty topping—they're a luscious cross between pecan pie and brownies.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
This luscious root vegetable is loaded with natural nitrates that the body converts to nitric oxide.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Park, who works with stars like Margaret Qualley, Emma Stone, and Greta Lee, is known for creating a blurry semimatte lip look that leaves your pout looking luscious and just-kissed.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 12 Dec. 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 two share a vampy, sexy, sensual stylistic code.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2026
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The result is eveningwear that feels sensual, refined and effortlessly modern.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
31 Dec. 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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The lush gardens are spread across about a dozen acres and feature a mix of styles, including a traditional Valencian space with Moorish influences, sprawling greenhouses, and pergolas covered in swaths of roses.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The lush landscape of chaparral, coast sage scrubs and creek beds was once a stop on the Mount Lowe Railway.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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In October 2024, Wasdin celebrated Ashmore's 45th birthday with a sweet post on Instagram.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Pats trusted their tight ends to handle Dolphins edge defenders on several occasions, and Henry did the job; not to mention his team-high five catches and sweet one-handed grab in the second quarter.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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This technical variation results in a fabric with a number of highly desirable characteristics for denim.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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The house features a number of desirable amenities, including a home theater and a pool.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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