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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a toothsome chocolate dessert
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Recent Examples of toothsome
Top spots like Tamuraya and Menya Yosuke serve toothsome bowls with rich broths, handmade wontons, and melt-in-your-mouth pork belly.
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Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
His Sesame Sweet Potato and Cabbage Burger is soft yet toothsome from shredded sweet potatoes and cabbage, and spiced perfectly with a pinch of cayenne, which cuts through the hearty veggies.
—Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2023
All the prepared bites were quickly claimed, leaving bare a lush display of toothsome raw vegetables.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022
The star red of my tasting was the 2019 vintage of this lithe, toothsome Cinsault.
—Lettie Teague, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022
This version was vegetarian (though it’s often punctuated with salted beef or pork), a hearty mix of potatoes, carrots, wilted spinach-esque callaloo and toothsome dumplings.
—Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
For her version of southern Italian anelletti al forno, Rodriguez’s pasta team braids strands of dough by hand into perfect, toothsome rings—all the better looking and for catching tiny bites of escarole and braised pork cheek.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 July 2022
Reward yourself with a bowl of polpette (meatballs) smothered in parmesan sauce and passatelli, a toothsome local noodle speciality made from parmesan, breadcrumbs, and egg.
—Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021
Then indulge in a plat de côtes de boeuf braisés, tender braised short ribs flanked by potato mousse and drizzled with cabernet syrup, or the equally toothsome mushroom and gruyere omelet.
—Joanna O'Leary, Chron, 14 June 2021
Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
His Sesame Sweet Potato and Cabbage Burger is soft yet toothsome from shredded sweet potatoes and cabbage, and spiced perfectly with a pinch of cayenne, which cuts through the hearty veggies.
—Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2023
All the prepared bites were quickly claimed, leaving bare a lush display of toothsome raw vegetables.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022
The star red of my tasting was the 2019 vintage of this lithe, toothsome Cinsault.
—Lettie Teague, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022
This version was vegetarian (though it’s often punctuated with salted beef or pork), a hearty mix of potatoes, carrots, wilted spinach-esque callaloo and toothsome dumplings.
—Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
For her version of southern Italian anelletti al forno, Rodriguez’s pasta team braids strands of dough by hand into perfect, toothsome rings—all the better looking and for catching tiny bites of escarole and braised pork cheek.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 July 2022
Reward yourself with a bowl of polpette (meatballs) smothered in parmesan sauce and passatelli, a toothsome local noodle speciality made from parmesan, breadcrumbs, and egg.
—Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021
Then indulge in a plat de côtes de boeuf braisés, tender braised short ribs flanked by potato mousse and drizzled with cabernet syrup, or the equally toothsome mushroom and gruyere omelet.
—Joanna O'Leary, Chron, 14 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toothsome
Adjective
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Nothing beats a delicious meal that comes together in one pot while delivering maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Besides the delicious sandwiches, the mango and papaya parfait was particularly delightful and light, and the chocolate cake came adored with a pink butterfly.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The combination of scarcity and eye appeal should help this remain a desirable card for years to come.—
Andrew Mackie,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Growing edible florals in your garden provides you versatile flowers for crafting, cooking, and baking.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Blind Butcher Shoppe is a favorite spot for locals hoping to bring home dinner, but their selection of artisanal pantry items like pickles, preserves, and more are worth checking out for those looking to bring an edible souvenir home.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Throughout many revealing conversations, the braggadocious zeal of Poseidon and Zeus, the sexy aloofness of Aphrodite and Dionysus, and the sniveling bitchery of Hermes and Hypnos were endearing, but all gave way to flawed people who grew deeply over time.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The dress also featured a thigh-skimming slit for a sexy touch.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And if blue isn’t your style, the Resurgence belt bag is also on sale in hot pink for 14 percent off.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Or, better yet, at the uber-hot, gods-only party taking place at the Acropolis.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Toothsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothsome. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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