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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
As for the renovation, The Okura, Tokyo, was reborn as both a tasteful homage to its predecessor and a state-of-the-art contemporary hotel.
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Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
It is made from a gray metal that is both structurally sound and tasteful.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
These come in cloth napkins for a tasteful tabletop too.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
Harbor Freight’s $22 contractor garden hose comes in a tasteful shade of beige.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
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Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
It is made from a gray metal that is both structurally sound and tasteful.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
These come in cloth napkins for a tasteful tabletop too.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
Harbor Freight’s $22 contractor garden hose comes in a tasteful shade of beige.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tasteful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
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Deutsche Küche Apple Frangipane Tarts For an elegant dessert option, the $4 Deutsche Küche Apple Frangipane Tarts bring a European flair to the table.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Here, the atmosphere is upscale and elegant; perhaps one of the nicest Chinese dining rooms in Charlotte, despite the staff still trying to get a handle on hostess, service and wait time logistics.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
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From romantic florals to elegant damasks and bucolic toile scenes, old-world wallpaper is making a grand and graceful return.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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That honest, messy middle—where ambition meets uncertainty and growth doesn’t always look graceful—has been essential in making Issa’s work so resonant and enduring.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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Stars have been everywhere this week, Prince Harry looks handsome as ever while in London, while Lindsay Lohan and husband Bader Shammas meet with Tim Meadows at the US Open in New York.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Anderson’s latest sees DiCaprio in a much less handsome light than audiences are accustomed to.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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New Jersey's finest, Joe and Melissa Gorga, also showed up and showed out.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s categories include women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories and fine jewelry at contemporary price points.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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