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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
Another exclusive cashmere find at Amazon, this Suuksess Polo Sweater takes the silhouette of a classic winter sweater and turns it into a statement piece, featuring ribbed detailing, a tasteful V-neck, cuffed sleeves, and a collared neckline.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
The writing was pure, yet every column was lined with flamboyantly tasteful advertisements; the magazine was a kind of literary cash cow.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
There are hardwood floors and tasteful millwork throughout.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 1 Dec. 2025
This, a fire, a hot chocolate and some tasteful Christmas decor?
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
The writing was pure, yet every column was lined with flamboyantly tasteful advertisements; the magazine was a kind of literary cash cow.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
There are hardwood floors and tasteful millwork throughout.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 1 Dec. 2025
This, a fire, a hot chocolate and some tasteful Christmas decor?
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
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Her hairstylist gave tendril lovers an idea for a whole new way to wear one, tucking Grande's bangs behind a section of hair left loose not from her hairline but a bit farther back—still elegant, but a bit more playful and creative.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Lopez accessorized with diamond earrings and wore her hair in an elegant updo.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Soup Up the Basic Chicken Noodle Stir a few tablespoons into the broth of your standard chicken noodle soup for a delicious Mediterranean spin on a favorite.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Besides being undeniably delicious, these creations put an end to indecision, offering two craveable recipes in each bite.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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But those struggles remain offscreen; Naïma’s season at the shelter is coming to an end, and the movie, graceful yet pragmatic, knows that not every story here can be told.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2026
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Her entry into this world was graceful, gentle and oh so magical.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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Her husband, Laurent (Arnaud Binard), has shown up unexpectedly in Rome to find his wife in the arms of handsome Italian film director Giancarlo (Raoul Bova).—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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Outlander is based on Diana Gabaldon's best-selling book series of the same name about the epic love story between an English World War II nurse who travels back in time to 18th-century Scotland and meets a handsome Highlander.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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If your home naturally receives plenty of sun, your indoor plants may be perfectly fine.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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If your oven doesn’t have a lot of stains and grease buildup, monthly cleaning should be fine.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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