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
The prospect of watching these sides battle out their opening game of the tournament was not necessarily the most mouthwatering contest of the World Cup’s group stage.
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
The left-handed-hitting Hicks has a golden opportunity to add to his home run ledger in a mouthwatering matchup today.
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Josh Shepardson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
Re-launching for business this past summer, the sleek restaurant debuted a totally new– and absolutely mouthwatering, dining experience for the East End.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating.
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Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Tomatillo salsa, Monterey Jack, chicken, and tortillas create a mouthwatering skillet meal.
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Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Tucked inside each edible shell is a mouthwatering bounty of chocolate squares filled with caramel and hazelnut truffle.
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Air Mail,
4 Apr. 2026
Trader Joe’s never fails to drop the most mouthwatering, on-theme treats for every holiday, and the Valentine's Day lineup is no different.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
The next slide showed a mouthwatering array of meats, cheeses, crudite and nuts set for snacking on, along with bottles of Haack's champagne line, Clé Cachée, chilling behind an array of glasses.
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Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
The left-handed-hitting Hicks has a golden opportunity to add to his home run ledger in a mouthwatering matchup today.
—
Josh Shepardson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
Re-launching for business this past summer, the sleek restaurant debuted a totally new– and absolutely mouthwatering, dining experience for the East End.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating.
—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Tomatillo salsa, Monterey Jack, chicken, and tortillas create a mouthwatering skillet meal.
—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Tucked inside each edible shell is a mouthwatering bounty of chocolate squares filled with caramel and hazelnut truffle.
—
Air Mail,
4 Apr. 2026
Trader Joe’s never fails to drop the most mouthwatering, on-theme treats for every holiday, and the Valentine's Day lineup is no different.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
The next slide showed a mouthwatering array of meats, cheeses, crudite and nuts set for snacking on, along with bottles of Haack's champagne line, Clé Cachée, chilling behind an array of glasses.
—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthwatering
delicious
Adjective
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
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Sweet and spicy pepper jelly makes these fast-fix wings extra delicious.
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“Mouthwatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthwatering. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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