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Recent Examples of mouthwatering 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 Bacon bits, cheese, sour cream, red onion, roasted bell pepper and arugula were drizzled in a mouthwatering garlic oil. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 June 2025 At first spritz, juicy pear and sweet peach create a mouthwatering opening that feels sophisticated rather than juvenile. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthwatering
delicious
Adjective
  • The Bitter Mai is also, improbably, absolutely delicious.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Stanway plays in Kelly on the left wing, who delivers a delicious ball for Russo to head home.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025

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“Mouthwatering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthwatering. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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