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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
Quick hits: there’s a succulent roasted chicken; beef tartare that’ll make the uninitiated salivate; and a duet of tarts—chocolate with hazelnuts and pear with creme fraiche—that’ll transport you, somewhere, anywhere.
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Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Kalanchoes are popular, low-maintenance succulent houseplants known for their bright, long-lasting flowers and ease of care.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
Perhaps nowhere is that effort bearing more succulent fruit than with this year’s exports to the EFL Championship.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
However, knowing when and how to repot aloe vera plants is key to keeping this succulent around for many years.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
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Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Kalanchoes are popular, low-maintenance succulent houseplants known for their bright, long-lasting flowers and ease of care.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
Perhaps nowhere is that effort bearing more succulent fruit than with this year’s exports to the EFL Championship.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
However, knowing when and how to repot aloe vera plants is key to keeping this succulent around for many years.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for succulent
Adjective
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Her juicy Rare Beauty lip gloss (a top brand loved by Sephora teens) prompted a statement from Selena Gomez.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the other, millions of Americans are following along via live streaming on Peacock, and talking about juicy off-ice gossip nearly as much as the medal events themselves.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Watch summer corn shine in this fresh and flavorful recipe that stars sumac and feta in one delicious recipe.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Spreading almond butter on toast is another delicious way to enjoy this nutrient-dense food.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Others produce attractive, edible fruits ranging from yellow to bright red in color.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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At least there’s Huppert in gloriously aloof form, plus the overripe lusciousness of Martin Gschlacht’s cinematography; with an edible and/or a cocktail or three, that might be enough.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succulent. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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