as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
an eye-catching display of mouthwatering cakes and pastries
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Recent Examples of mouthwatering
Expect to pay in the neighborhood of $5, $6, even $7 for individual slices pulled from a mouthwatering display counter.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
Fans enjoy Garten’s Salted Caramel Nuts each fall (which also make for a mouthwatering hosting gift).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
On the simpler side was the bread and butter ($10), which pairs four ultra-fluffy Japanese milk bread rolls topped with furikake and salted butter for a mouthwatering carb fix.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
On November 25, the La Liga holders travel to Stamford Bridge for a mouthwatering clash with the reigning Club World Cup kings.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Imagine smoky jerk chicken cooked to perfection on an open-flame at a roadside shack, beckoning you to stop by for a mouthwatering bite.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
For the first time in 36 years, and only the second time ever, the two English giants will kick off their domestic league campaigns against each other in a mouthwatering start to the 2025-26 Premier League calendar.
—Peter South, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Each Cinnaholic cinnamon roll is 100% plant-based and free of dairy, lactose, eggs, or cholesterol, allowing guests to enjoy the mouthwatering creations without worrying about certain dietary or allergy restrictions.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
From scenes depicting childhood monsters to an inspired take on the boogeyman’s evil lair, this season’s teams create some of the spookiest and most mouthwatering displays yet.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
Fans enjoy Garten’s Salted Caramel Nuts each fall (which also make for a mouthwatering hosting gift).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
On the simpler side was the bread and butter ($10), which pairs four ultra-fluffy Japanese milk bread rolls topped with furikake and salted butter for a mouthwatering carb fix.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
On November 25, the La Liga holders travel to Stamford Bridge for a mouthwatering clash with the reigning Club World Cup kings.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Imagine smoky jerk chicken cooked to perfection on an open-flame at a roadside shack, beckoning you to stop by for a mouthwatering bite.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
For the first time in 36 years, and only the second time ever, the two English giants will kick off their domestic league campaigns against each other in a mouthwatering start to the 2025-26 Premier League calendar.
—Peter South, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Each Cinnaholic cinnamon roll is 100% plant-based and free of dairy, lactose, eggs, or cholesterol, allowing guests to enjoy the mouthwatering creations without worrying about certain dietary or allergy restrictions.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
From scenes depicting childhood monsters to an inspired take on the boogeyman’s evil lair, this season’s teams create some of the spookiest and most mouthwatering displays yet.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthwatering
delicious
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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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“Mouthwatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthwatering. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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