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as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a tasteful arrangement of white flowers and dark greenery
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2
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
Was its 21-episode stretch necessarily good, tasteful television?
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Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2025
The Four-Star Atlantis Steakhouse got a tasteful makeover, too.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
This is evident in the use of vibrant colors, unique stones, tasteful design details and customizable pieces that have undoubtedly been gifted across Texas countless times.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2025
The Four-Star Atlantis Steakhouse got a tasteful makeover, too.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
This is evident in the use of vibrant colors, unique stones, tasteful design details and customizable pieces that have undoubtedly been gifted across Texas countless times.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for tasteful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
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The illustrations from 90 years ago feature various elegant gowns and outfits, including a floor-length floral pink dress, a chic purple tweed ensemble, and a glamorous strapless green-and-copper ball gown.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The brand creates elegant, minimalist designs built on the pillars of empathy, humanness and care.—
Olivia Pinnock,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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This leads us back to the Tall as a Tree and Twice as Shady, a drink on the opening menu of Three Dots and a Dash that’s as good an example as any of McGee’s tiki sensibilities—unexpected and delicious, creative and precise.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
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These copycat Auntie Anne’s style soft pretzels are fresh, buttery, and just as delicious—minus the mall lines.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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Wild dogs, hyenas, zebras, giraffes, and a full complement of antelope, from graceful nyala to sturdy waterbuck, add to the spectacle.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Full, partial Soil Type: Well-draining, moist Soil pH: 5.0-7.5 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 11 Abelia is a favorite in Southern gardens for its graceful, arching branches and delicate blooms.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
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Its predecessor was a handsome roadster called the Alpine, introduced in 1959 and made through 1968.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
22 Aug. 2025
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During his unusual run of successful pictures in the 1960s, the deeply handsome Stamp was romantically involved with the likes of Julie Christie, Brigitte Bardot and especially supermodel Jean Shrimpton.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
17 Aug. 2025
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Crafted with precision and intention, Frisson merges emotional technology with fine jewelry design to offer something new: a wearable way to feel connected.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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There is very good acidity, while the tannins are quite fine, and the oak notes are restrained.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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