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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
The 10 stylish courses included an absurdly succulent leek dressed in beurre blanc and lamb that had been cooked for three days.
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Fiona Mozley, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
One crafty Solana Beach family has turned decorative succulent pumpkin arrangements into help for seniors in need at the Community Resource Center in Encinitas.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Squirrels also may be attracted to the succulent plants that can be a food source at certain times a year.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
To finish, highlighter fills in the highlights , and the lips are worked with a brown liner, then filled in with a gloss or a moisturizing lipstick to achieve a sensual and succulent pout—the perfect finishing touch for this look.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
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Fiona Mozley, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
One crafty Solana Beach family has turned decorative succulent pumpkin arrangements into help for seniors in need at the Community Resource Center in Encinitas.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Squirrels also may be attracted to the succulent plants that can be a food source at certain times a year.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
To finish, highlighter fills in the highlights , and the lips are worked with a brown liner, then filled in with a gloss or a moisturizing lipstick to achieve a sensual and succulent pout—the perfect finishing touch for this look.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succulent
Adjective
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Toronto’s defenders continue to allow juicy shots from the slot game after game.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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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.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Fortunately, the skin is edible and can be eaten when cooked properly.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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To up their chances, hunters may want to lure deer with edible bait such as apples, carrots, sweet potatoes, corn and the like.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succulent. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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