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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
Our editors were impressed by how these pickles retained a crunchy snap and toothsome texture all the way through—something that is hard to come by with the brining and preservation necessary for a shelf-stable pickle.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Top spots like Tamuraya and Menya Yosuke serve toothsome bowls with rich broths, handmade wontons, and melt-in-your-mouth pork belly.
—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
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Top spots like Tamuraya and Menya Yosuke serve toothsome bowls with rich broths, handmade wontons, and melt-in-your-mouth pork belly.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toothsome
Adjective
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And while the pieces themselves are delicious, the presentation sets zChocolat apart from all other brands.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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The atmosphere was festive, with live music playing and an array of delicious hors-d’oeuvres catered by Canard Catering and Black River Caviar.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Critical to YouTube's growth among users, creators and advertisers is keeping the platform desirable for all parties involved.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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When this contemporary art museum opens, along with Saadiyat Grove, a new residential and retail project, the Saadiyat Cultural District will become the emirate’s most desirable address.—
Clare Dight,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And when studying marijuana’s effects in people, researchers can’t simply hand out a joint or edible and track what happens.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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This space is also home to the world’s first net-positive energy restaurant, which runs on solar power and features a rooftop edible garden.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The hit show is equal parts sexy, fun, and tender.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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But the sheer scale of this one—and its mix of sexy, cozy, and in-between pieces—means there’s a little something for everyone.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That contentment was like a gentle wind on a hot day, or a few drops of rain during a drought – natural, humane happiness.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Olivia Dean and Lola Young lead The BRIT Awards 2026 nominations, each securing five nods and setting the tone for a particularly hot moment in British music.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Toothsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothsome. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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