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
The two rested their heads together as Squerciati gave a toothy smile and Flueger had a more serious look.
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
But are toothier lugs always the better choice for rough trails?
—Adam Roy, Outside, 9 Nov. 2025
To really nail the Labubu look, wear a pair of fake vampire teeth or draw a wide and sharp, toothy smile on with makeup.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
As the trailer promises, those threats — whether of the high-flying, head-smashing, fiery, toothy or mysterious variety — will leave audiences on the edge of their seats, and holding onto their butts.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
But are toothier lugs always the better choice for rough trails?
—Adam Roy, Outside, 9 Nov. 2025
To really nail the Labubu look, wear a pair of fake vampire teeth or draw a wide and sharp, toothy smile on with makeup.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
As the trailer promises, those threats — whether of the high-flying, head-smashing, fiery, toothy or mysterious variety — will leave audiences on the edge of their seats, and holding onto their butts.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toothy
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Soup Up the Basic Chicken Noodle Stir a few tablespoons into the broth of your standard chicken noodle soup for a delicious Mediterranean spin on a favorite.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Besides being undeniably delicious, these creations put an end to indecision, offering two craveable recipes in each bite.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some harmful varieties closely resemble edible mushrooms, even to experienced foragers.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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These edible berries are also useful in decorations and containers.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Another exclusive cashmere find at Amazon, this Suuksess Polo Sweater takes the silhouette of a classic winter sweater and turns it into a statement piece, featuring ribbed detailing, a tasteful V-neck, cuffed sleeves, and a collared neckline.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Dec. 2025
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But what really livened up the outfit was a tasteful amount of power clashing.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Toothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothy. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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