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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a toothsome chocolate dessert
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as in deliciousness
the quality of being delicious
people once delighted in feasting on peacock, a bird not known for its toothsomeness
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Recent Examples of toothsome
Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2023
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
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
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
Adjective
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
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
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
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
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Fried rice is delicious on its own, but a block of extra-firm tofu can make this dish significantly more substantial and filling.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
30 May 2025
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My favorite way to use it up is by making zucchini butter—a luscious, versatile spread that is just as delicious on sandwiches as it is tossed with pasta.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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There is no obvious spot for two more games on the opening weekend that would provide a desirable, exclusive TV window.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Dear Liz: My husband and I built a home on a hillside over 30 years ago in a desirable neighborhood with a beautiful view.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Detectives from the sheriff’s Cannabis Compliance Team and the school’s resource deputy launched an investigation into the incident and determined that a 15-year-old student was provided edible cannabis products by an adult, Flor Yudith Zamora, 21, of Lompoc.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Beet greens: The greens of beets are edible, too, so don't throw them out.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
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And, depending on each event’s everyday price, some of the $25 deals wind up being sexier than others.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
20 May 2025
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The narrative is sexier than the truth in this case.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2025
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And the doctors who don’t say that are just jealous of your hot little baby.—
Megan Amram,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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From launching tentpole franchises such as World's Most Beautiful and Hot Guy Summer to snagging exclusives with Hollywood's most elite, i.e. Nicole Scherzinger and Tina Knowles and, of course, all the juicy commentary about all of pop culture's hottest topics.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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“Toothsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothsome. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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