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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
Within minutes, Mars was already drenched in sweat — not tasteful celebrity perspiration, but full-body, someone-get-this-man-a-Gatorade sweat.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Beyond days at home, Peet’s character knows how to craft a tasteful look that oozes charm.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The alternate glasses are almost identical, save for a small, tasteful Batman logo on the right temple just behind the hinge.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Beyond days at home, Peet’s character knows how to craft a tasteful look that oozes charm.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The alternate glasses are almost identical, save for a small, tasteful Batman logo on the right temple just behind the hinge.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
Adjective
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The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The palate is velvety and elegant, balancing weight with restraint.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The judge ordered that the child be called Ella instead, noting that the name Nutella was the trade name of a (frankly, delicious) spread.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Guilty pleasures are one thing, but utterly delicious bits of television are something else entirely.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The graceful curve of a corner kick.—
Miceal Chamberlain,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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They can be filled with a cool, soothing, graceful fern or bright blooms that celebrate the heat of summer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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It had, in fact, been rejected by all three major networks despite Lear’s handsome pedigree (his previous shows included the unequivocal successes All in the Family and Maude).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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To top it off, Rousey was able to secure a handsome payday for herself and Carano while also positioning herself to become a promoter and player in the MMA world as one of the faces of MVP MMA.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Lewis’s account of Southern cooking established what are now basic premises of American fine dining.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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