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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
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.
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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
Well, turns out this toothsome leafy green is also pretty good for your face.
—Garrett Munce, GQ, 2 Mar. 2018
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
Well, turns out this toothsome leafy green is also pretty good for your face.
—Garrett Munce, GQ, 2 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toothsome
Adjective
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The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lower taxes, while generally desirable, increase the amount of money people have to spend on these now more expensive goods and services.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Frame eyelets for mounting racks and fenders are certainly a desirable feature, although their absence isn't necessarily a dealbreaker.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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All species produce edible fruits and gorgeous red to red-orange fall foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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The edible lipstick is a replica of Doja Cat’s signature MAC shade, Lady Danger.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Known for its sexy, subversive storylines and dialogue, the movie was a standout among the teen comedies and dramas of the '90s, many of which were based on literary works.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Under Zlotowski’s guidance, A Private Life caroms from sexy romantic comedy to Hitchcockian mystery to zany amateur-sleuth caper, with Freudian psychology always lurking beneath.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Use hot sausage or chicken sausage for a different flavor profile.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The semiconductor firm, whose AI chips have been a hot item for those involved in the artificial intelligence world, has been considered the number one among tech analysts and investors.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Toothsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothsome. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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