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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
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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
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And the single, graceful bridge that is centered upon the land’s backdrop mountain range closely resembles Pasadena’s own Colorado Street Bridge, although there’s no roaring waterfall next to the original.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Even with more graceful aging curves for star talent, Father Time spares no player or team.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The best places to stay here, like handsome, airy boutique hotel Villa Paola, are an easy shuttle ride or energetic walk away from the center.—
Lee Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 May 2026
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Its handsome pattern that resembles a quilted design, along with its thick weave, feels much more expensive than the price point would suggest.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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Once, French cuisine had a lock on fine dining in this city.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Nick Blankenburg has been fine in the D-corps, but from a physicality standpoint, Josh Manson can’t get back quickly enough.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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