as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a selection of gourmet cookies and other toothy delights
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Recent Examples of toothy
Just look at those big floppy ears and toothy grin, those Tasmanian Devil-meets-Hula dancer moves, and try to keep a straight face.
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Barry Levitt, Time, 21 May 2025
These wire traces are often made of steel and are used in longline fishing to prevent toothier fish (like sharks) from biting through the line.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The crust, alluring in shades of caramel, looked so toothy.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
For instance, that toothy gape up front is corralled by a goatee of nearly 200 digital light whiskers.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
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Barry Levitt, Time, 21 May 2025
These wire traces are often made of steel and are used in longline fishing to prevent toothier fish (like sharks) from biting through the line.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The crust, alluring in shades of caramel, looked so toothy.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
For instance, that toothy gape up front is corralled by a goatee of nearly 200 digital light whiskers.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toothy
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Roasting them low and slow in a preheated oven, or cooking them slowly in a slow cooker, smoker, or sous vide before finishing on the grill or under the broiler, can all yield tender, delicious results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Instead, start the day with a lavish breakfast buffet at La Sala, piled with delicious local specialties, fresh tropical fruits, and mouthwatering international favorites.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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These were then arranged beautifully on individual plates with the creamy cod and sauce forming a white pool on the plate surrounded by green and yellow vegetables with pink edible flowers (see photo below).—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Kyle Hagerty is a gardener with more than 20 years of experience in edible gardening who shares his tips on his popular account @urbanfarmstead.—
Johanna Silver,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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The tasteful guest room renovation includes natural white woods complemented by soft colors—grays, tans and pale blues—that reflect nature's coastal palette.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Fortunately, Lauren has delivered again with tasteful intarsia knits, satin jackets, and, of course, some polo shirts for good measure.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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“Toothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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