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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
The mock neck is tasteful and the oversized fit begs to be paired with long skirts or tucked into your favorite mom jeans.
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Nusrat Sultana, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The clean lines and subtle coastal vibe of this chair will keep your living area tasteful, but modern.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Kidman and Urban neglected any kind of tasteful Instagram post with a joint statement.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
Their commitment to setting a new standard for facial plastic surgery has drawn tasteful clients from not only all over Florida, but around the globe.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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Nusrat Sultana, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The clean lines and subtle coastal vibe of this chair will keep your living area tasteful, but modern.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Kidman and Urban neglected any kind of tasteful Instagram post with a joint statement.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
Their commitment to setting a new standard for facial plastic surgery has drawn tasteful clients from not only all over Florida, but around the globe.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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The long-sleeve polo sweater has elegant pearl buttons that pop against the sweater’s neutral color.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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But harness a touch of Scotland’s inimitable peat, and the Rob Roy really steps into its own, the vermouth offering sweetness to the scotch’s smoke, their interplay both delicious and unique.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Greet guests with a warm welcome, a house drink, and a few delicious appetizers.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Characterized by graceful, winding arms that spiral out from a bright central bulge, these systems are rich with both young and old stars, swirling gas and cosmic dust.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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After winning over America with his epic one-liners and graceful skates, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon tackled the dance floor alongside partner Jenna Johnson.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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His face, while not exactly handsome, nevertheless has a certain charisma to it, a monkey-like instinct for comedy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Who will free us from the handsome British issue drama?—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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Wolvaardt a fine century on the back of her impressive semifinal performance.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dark Renaissance will teach you a great deal about Marlowe’s brilliance and the Elizabethan era—its theater, the aristocracy, the spy craft, and the finer points of drawing and quartering religious dissidents.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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