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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
Typically, these are used for tasteful roasting (see here).
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
The accommodations here, like my Deluxe Room River View, strike the right balance between contemporary polish and calm, with tasteful nods to the city’s Art Deco heritage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The singer’s first three records were tasteful and unbelievably mature, combining a West End knack for drama with R&B vocal pyrotechnics.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 20 Apr. 2026
While the interiors are peppered with tasteful art and textiles, its historic bones and outdoor areas are where this property really shines.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
The accommodations here, like my Deluxe Room River View, strike the right balance between contemporary polish and calm, with tasteful nods to the city’s Art Deco heritage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The singer’s first three records were tasteful and unbelievably mature, combining a West End knack for drama with R&B vocal pyrotechnics.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 20 Apr. 2026
While the interiors are peppered with tasteful art and textiles, its historic bones and outdoor areas are where this property really shines.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
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Back in my rooms, I was brought a box of French macarons and a bottle of Greek tentura, a cinnamon liqueur produced in the city of Patras, another elegant presentation of new alongside old, international alongside local.—
Sarah Manguso,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Plants flower spring through fall in elegant shades of purple, pink, blue, and white.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Their 2022 Pinot Noir has enticing aromas of cherry cola, cinnamon, and red raspberry that lead to delicious flavors of cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and brown baking spices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Old stone walls and graceful arches frame olive and citrus groves and gum trees, while antique pieces gathered from European markets dot the corners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the Islamic Republic’s disintegration, whereas Trump, possibly satisfied with tactical success in Iran, may desire any graceful exit.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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Certain trim levels feature a handsome, textured pattern.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Platonic best friends Juniper and Mo could be perfectly happy tending to their cottage, ignoring the call for adventure that has Mo restless every winter and Juniper worried about losing his handsome soulmate roommate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The fine points of class-action law were, of course, less influential than Crenshaw’s insistence on paying close attention to the way Black women were treated by the courts, and the essay’s most memorable lines were broader categorical claims.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Great White’s trainer, John Ennis, confirmed to The Associated Press that the big gray gelding and jockey Alex Achard were fine.—
Stephen Whyno,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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