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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
This, a fire, a hot chocolate and some tasteful Christmas decor?
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
The China Room will be renamed the Gratitude Room, and repurposed to store tasteful gifts from the nation’s corporate donors.
—Enrico Pinto, New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2025
An all-black, black-tie dress code, as well as tasteful drapery, candles and flowers elevated the sophisticated celebration.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Pluribus is consistently gorgeous to look at, from the tasteful southwestern touches in Carol’s home to the azure desert sky that stretches forever.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
The China Room will be renamed the Gratitude Room, and repurposed to store tasteful gifts from the nation’s corporate donors.
—Enrico Pinto, New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2025
An all-black, black-tie dress code, as well as tasteful drapery, candles and flowers elevated the sophisticated celebration.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Pluribus is consistently gorgeous to look at, from the tasteful southwestern touches in Carol’s home to the azure desert sky that stretches forever.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
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Produced from 1996 to 2005, the Neptune is an elegant take on the classic sports watch featuring a slim case and an integrated bracelet with fish scale-like links in honor of the god of the sea.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Paris Hilton looks elegant in a black gown with her signature sparkly touch at the Waldorf Astoria's grand reopening in New York City.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some even suggested delicious baking uses for the new treats.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Includes gardening tips to grow perfect perennials and chiles for every palate, plus articles on delicious Ukrainian food dishes and Christmas family traditions, banana recipe contest winners and practical life advice.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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The American brand has been manufacturing customizable stationery and fine leather goods since 1969.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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That's fine by Rodgers, who knows a thing or two about sneaking in the playoffs and going on a run.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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