as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a yummy meal that is also nutritious
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yummy food
yummy treats
yummy recipes
yummy stuff
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Recent Examples of yummy
First pleasantly distracted by the TV, Stormi then remembered the yummy treats sitting in the bowl in front of her.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
When in full bloom, during the summer, these huge flowers can reach almost 12 inches across, with bright yellow petals surrounding a dark brown center full of yummy seeds.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Not fussy…well executed with the perfect shades of blonde for her yummy skin.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
However, even the promise of a yummy meal was not enough to lure the small dog.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
When in full bloom, during the summer, these huge flowers can reach almost 12 inches across, with bright yellow petals surrounding a dark brown center full of yummy seeds.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Not fussy…well executed with the perfect shades of blonde for her yummy skin.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
However, even the promise of a yummy meal was not enough to lure the small dog.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yummy
delicious
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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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Coupled with a healthy diet and lifestyle, these delicious drinks can keep your gut happy, balanced, and thriving.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
23 June 2025
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“Yummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yummy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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