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as in juicy
full of juice
vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes
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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts
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Recent Examples of succulent
Some of my best summer memories are standing around the grill and eagerly awaiting that first bite of succulent corn.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
Simply defrost and then steam, broil, or bake to succulent, sweet perfection.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
Learn about how to maintain a succulent garden and all supplies will be provided.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Guests are also welcome to ask for other offerings off menu, but what stuck out to me were everyday dishes like comforting congee at breakfast and a mountain of succulent crab legs during lunch at the Treasure’s Marceline Market buffet.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 June 2025
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
Simply defrost and then steam, broil, or bake to succulent, sweet perfection.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
Learn about how to maintain a succulent garden and all supplies will be provided.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Guests are also welcome to ask for other offerings off menu, but what stuck out to me were everyday dishes like comforting congee at breakfast and a mountain of succulent crab legs during lunch at the Treasure’s Marceline Market buffet.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succulent
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Ahead, scroll through the juiciest inspiration for fruit nails.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
30 June 2025
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Pick up some bright red tomatoes for a salad, homemade soap, vegetables for a delicious dinner or fresh bread straight from the oven at your local market.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Since the lawyers meet to try the city’s best restaurant, there are plenty of close-ups of their meals and everything looks delicious.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Death cap mushrooms are easily mistaken for other edible varieties, and reportedly possess a sweet taste that belies their potent toxicity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Wild ginger is different from culinary ginger and is not edible.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succulent. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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