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as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a tasteful arrangement of white flowers and dark greenery
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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a line of microwavable frozen entrées that are surprisingly tasteful
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Recent Examples of tasteful
While the rug’s a tasteful pick for any room, consider saving this heirloom-quality piece for an area with lower foot traffic, like a bedroom or office, to keep it in optimal condition for years to come.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Their small, spare yet tasteful apartment (the work of the collective Studio Bent) turns into a marital pressure cooker as Theo’s fortunes rise and Sally’s self-belief craters.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
That jersey is for game day; that Stars hoodie is for lounging or lunch; maybe that tasteful Broncos sweater is for the office.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
In return, partners would be recognized through tasteful plaques, signage and honors throughout the park, celebrating civic leadership rather than hiding revenue collection behind parking meters.
—Shane Harris, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Their small, spare yet tasteful apartment (the work of the collective Studio Bent) turns into a marital pressure cooker as Theo’s fortunes rise and Sally’s self-belief craters.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
That jersey is for game day; that Stars hoodie is for lounging or lunch; maybe that tasteful Broncos sweater is for the office.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
In return, partners would be recognized through tasteful plaques, signage and honors throughout the park, celebrating civic leadership rather than hiding revenue collection behind parking meters.
—Shane Harris, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
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What waits behind the greenhouses and garden beds is a sprawling oasis of elegant indoor-outdoor dining with a secret garden appeal that feels worlds away from the chain restaurants nearby.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Soprano Nicole Car’s initially elegant Elizabeth accumulates both physical and vocal intensity as the opera exposes more and more skulduggery around her.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This savory cousin of our Cinnamon-Sugar Pull-Apart Bread is a delicious alternative to classic dinner rolls.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Chef Subedi worked around a need for gluten-free food by supplying delicious buckwheat crepes for breakfast instead of bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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For an encore, Shaham dispatched a tidy, graceful Bourrée and Double from Bach’s B minor Partita (BWV 1002).—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Abelias lose their natural, graceful appearance when pruned or sheared heavily.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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These handsome evergreen shrubs tolerate a range of growing conditions, seamlessly transitioning between sunny beds and shady gardens to provide continuity throughout the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Young at heart Little Bootsie is a handsome 12-year-old, black and white gentleman who proves that age is just a number.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Jolie Brasserie serves French cuisine using fine local ingredients (think Kyoto Nanatani duck confit to Kumamoto Akaushi steak frites) and is also the venue for breakfast each morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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If a healthy player sits, the millionaires are fine and the fans get screwed.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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