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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
Think about erring on the side of a tasteful ensemble that leans more classic than risqué.
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
The room design is very tasteful and, notably, prioritizes sustainability.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
Like the exterior, the interior is tasteful but calm, employing mostly light-colored decor.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
Luxurious accents and a tasteful restraint prevent the design from feeling too cliche.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
The room design is very tasteful and, notably, prioritizes sustainability.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
Like the exterior, the interior is tasteful but calm, employing mostly light-colored decor.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
Luxurious accents and a tasteful restraint prevent the design from feeling too cliche.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
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Hot Potato Salad Recipe: Shaved Vegetable Salad Recipe: Easy Bunny Cake This easy and elegant menu keeps things classic, but with an extra helping of flavor and color.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Puff sleeves are always elegant, helping to dress up any outfit no matter what it’s paired with.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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France is a culture of manners, of eloquence, of graceful behavior, as if life itself, from the grandly public to the intimately domestic, were essentially performative, requiring constant self-control.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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With an upright growth habit and loose, open canopy, oleander makes a graceful evergreen hedge in USDA zones 8-10.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Nest Learning Thermostat is a handsome, effective device, one that arguably kickstarted the smart home revolution with its simple usability and gorgeous design.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Cole is the handsome, non-committal Miami playboy who your best friend warns you about.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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If sports betting is not his jam, that’s just fine, too.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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