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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
On May 12, Angelina Jolie was the latest on an evolving list of celebrities to ditch jeans and sneakers in favor of the tasteful combo of a breezy skirt and ballet flats.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 14 May 2025
The two designers gave us the scoop on how to make the most of tasteful beige in our homes.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
In addition to her passion for making tasteful and affordable accessories, Scott has a heart for philanthropy.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 27 May 2025
The model became especially attractive when the popular convertible was translated into the beautiful MGB-GT 2+2 coupé—a tasteful hatchback adaptation by Pininfarina—introduced in 1965.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for tasteful
Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 14 May 2025
The two designers gave us the scoop on how to make the most of tasteful beige in our homes.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
In addition to her passion for making tasteful and affordable accessories, Scott has a heart for philanthropy.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 27 May 2025
The model became especially attractive when the popular convertible was translated into the beautiful MGB-GT 2+2 coupé—a tasteful hatchback adaptation by Pininfarina—introduced in 1965.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
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House hunters are even willing to pay up to about $1,600 more for a kitchen with cabinets in the elegant green tone, according to Zillow's analysis.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
18 June 2025
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Refined, elegant food, intelligent service, and a warm living-room-like ambiance make this one of Rome’s top upscale restaurants.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Roasting them low and slow in a preheated oven, or cooking them slowly in a slow cooker, smoker, or sous vide before finishing on the grill or under the broiler, can all yield tender, delicious results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Coupled with a healthy diet and lifestyle, these delicious drinks can keep your gut happy, balanced, and thriving.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Audiences expect costume epics to be beautiful and kinetic – flying swords, graceful choreography.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Simulating data poisoning, rare clinical conditions and system failures, then automating rollback triggers, ensures graceful degradation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In 1923, the handsome thirty-one-year-old movie star Wallace Reid died from morphine and alcohol addiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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All the Hamrick brothers are handsome, though in slightly different ways, like dogs born in different litters to the same purebred parents.—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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All accommodations come with thoughtful touches like elevated mini-bar fare, Bellino fine linens, and plush, jewel-toned furniture.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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