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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
On his second album, the Portland musician adds a little mystery to his sad-boy singer-songwriter persona, favoring abstract musings and adding subtle strangeness to otherwise tasteful arrangements.
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Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
And that’s why the show, for lack of a better term, gets away with this stuff as it’s done, in such a careful, tasteful manner.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Over the past decade, Kiichiro Asakawa, the 39-year-old founder of independent, quietly tasteful brand Ssstein, has built a serious fashion business.
—Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Set the scene There’s a tasteful elegance to the guests that matches the property’s aesthetics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
And that’s why the show, for lack of a better term, gets away with this stuff as it’s done, in such a careful, tasteful manner.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Over the past decade, Kiichiro Asakawa, the 39-year-old founder of independent, quietly tasteful brand Ssstein, has built a serious fashion business.
—Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Set the scene There’s a tasteful elegance to the guests that matches the property’s aesthetics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
Adjective
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And after all, luxury isn’t a price point, but an elegant state of mind.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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The cap-sleeve, cotton-blend top features an elegant, drapy design in the front.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Expect a whimsical yet extensive drinks program here, including surprisingly delicious non-alcoholic cocktail concoctions.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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All of the flavors—Thousand Island dressing, Worcestershire sauce, spicy-brown mustard, hot sauce—come together in one delicious recipe.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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The curved edges add a graceful touch, and the arch support is a nice bonus.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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More compact than other Japanese plum yews, layers of gently arching branches lend Yewtopia® a graceful, vase-like form.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Waterfield was a handsome idol returning home with a championship to a movie star wife, in the golden age of Hollywood.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Paper Plane is like a whiskey and orange juice that grew up handsome, and for whom everything is going right.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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Slot bemoaned the fine margins but there have been far too many hard-luck stories.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Chips and dip are fine, but get creative.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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