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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
While the rug’s a tasteful pick for any room, consider saving this heirloom-quality piece for an area with lower foot traffic, like a bedroom or office, to keep it in optimal condition for years to come.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Their small, spare yet tasteful apartment (the work of the collective Studio Bent) turns into a marital pressure cooker as Theo’s fortunes rise and Sally’s self-belief craters.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
That jersey is for game day; that Stars hoodie is for lounging or lunch; maybe that tasteful Broncos sweater is for the office.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
In return, partners would be recognized through tasteful plaques, signage and honors throughout the park, celebrating civic leadership rather than hiding revenue collection behind parking meters.
—Shane Harris, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Their small, spare yet tasteful apartment (the work of the collective Studio Bent) turns into a marital pressure cooker as Theo’s fortunes rise and Sally’s self-belief craters.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
That jersey is for game day; that Stars hoodie is for lounging or lunch; maybe that tasteful Broncos sweater is for the office.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
In return, partners would be recognized through tasteful plaques, signage and honors throughout the park, celebrating civic leadership rather than hiding revenue collection behind parking meters.
—Shane Harris, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
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What waits behind the greenhouses and garden beds is a sprawling oasis of elegant indoor-outdoor dining with a secret garden appeal that feels worlds away from the chain restaurants nearby.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Soprano Nicole Car’s initially elegant Elizabeth accumulates both physical and vocal intensity as the opera exposes more and more skulduggery around her.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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This savory cousin of our Cinnamon-Sugar Pull-Apart Bread is a delicious alternative to classic dinner rolls.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Chef Subedi worked around a need for gluten-free food by supplying delicious buckwheat crepes for breakfast instead of bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Just like Tarzan’s graceful swing from vine to vine, the elephant graveyard was just a bit of movie script invention.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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It’s estimated that about 100 of the hulking-yet-graceful animals live in the lower stretch of the San Gabriel River, where salt and freshwater commingle.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Mother of two children with her sarcastic, smart and handsome husband.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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That’s actually a handsome return on investment, relatively speaking.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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There is no grace period for this law, meaning trans and nonbinary people will have immediately invalid documents putting them at risk of a US$1,000 fine and up to six months in jail for driving with an invalid license.—
Noelle Martin,
The Conversation,
1 Mar. 2026
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Small shrubs such as roses can be covered in fine netting during the peak of beetle season.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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