as in deliciously
in a pleasing way
won the debate with incisive yet winningly witty responses
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Casually dressed couples explore the labyrinthine citrus groves, but the rhythm here seems deliciously docile—guests go from hammam to Aperol, afternoon snooze to dinner.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026 -
With notes of caramel and malt, this white hot chocolate (made by roasting the white chocolate first in the oven) is deliciously light and frothy.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inside you’ll find a tasteful palette of light woods and maritime colors––sand, coral, azure––that nicely complement the drama seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Per Sē contrasts the delightfully retro, lipstick-y aroma of orris butter with a fresh, fizzing swell of aldehydes, pink pepper, and bamboo.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Directive 8020 Watch On Speaking of atmospheric, Directive 8020 looks like a delightfully gruesome addition to the space horror games line-up.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Newton is underused but enjoyably game, and Zahn emerges as a surprise scene-stealer.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Dec. 2025
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.—
Emily Temple
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Magic Erasers work well for walls, baseboards, porcelain sinks, tubs, appliance interiors, and grout.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just as light and breezy colors are preferred for spring and summer, warm and moody tones suit winter well, bringing a sense of cozy comfort to the home.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The sweater is thin and worked great when layered over a T-shirt during 60-degree Fahrenheit days.—
Kevin Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2025
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Reuters — Lionel Messi’s tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine soccer great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event.—
Reuters 23 hr ago,
CNN Money,
14 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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The food processor is a great shortcut to finely chopping your walnuts.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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Set in the near future, these finely wrought stories examine lives and relationships amid climate change and technological innovation.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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But DiCaprio’s costars, Chase Infiniti and Teyana Taylor, came out and charmingly delivered highly complimentary remarks about him.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Jan. 2026
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The effect is charmingly old-fashioned yet freshly modern all at once.—
Katelyn Chef,
Martha Stewart,
29 Dec. 2025
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