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
With his signature American flag durag and toothy grin, Howard Gibbins has been a familiar fixture at Santa Clara’s Great America Transit station for more than two decades now.
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Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Loose hooks, toothy fish, a slippery deck—these are all risky when fishing without the right fishing shoes.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
In April, the toothy, fluffy monsters from Hong Kong toy company Pop Mart exploded onto our feeds, across unboxing videos, collection reveals and style videos.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Spring Labubu craze takes the world by storm A toothy plush doll that many have described as creepy, or even slightly ugly, ignited the biggest collectible craze of the year.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 14 Dec. 2025
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Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Loose hooks, toothy fish, a slippery deck—these are all risky when fishing without the right fishing shoes.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
In April, the toothy, fluffy monsters from Hong Kong toy company Pop Mart exploded onto our feeds, across unboxing videos, collection reveals and style videos.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Spring Labubu craze takes the world by storm A toothy plush doll that many have described as creepy, or even slightly ugly, ignited the biggest collectible craze of the year.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toothy
Adjective
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This fresh and vibrant salad is delicious warm or cold, as a nutritious lunch or shared at a gathering, said Madeleine Olivia.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 Mar. 2026
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This two-ingredient recipe couldn't be easier or more delicious.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The paddles of the cactus are edible, as is the pinkish and slightly aromatic fruit.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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With a topping of edible flowers, these tiny cakes were made for spring parties.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Their signature Scandi approach comes through in ticking stripes, soft neutrals (and some cute statement colors as well—this pink, for example), grid patterns, and a few tasteful florals.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Inside, the decor looks tasteful and contemporary.—
Adam Williams
March 01,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Toothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothy. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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