as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a yummy meal that is also nutritious
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Recent Examples of yummy
The design provides a crucial advantage to a fleeing groundhog, which is otherwise relatively slow moving compared to invading animals like foxes, who may see them as little more than a yummy dinner, the National Wildlife Federation said.
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Kate Perez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
These adorable and yummy Valentine’s Day specials will be available at participating Dunkin’ locations from January 28 through February 17.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
The one traditional snack from the food trucks in the courtyard with our fabulous team is always fun and yummy when the temperatures drop at night.
—Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Try a stylish cape-like jacket (a favorite shape for spring) and Le Monde Beryl’s yummy shearling slippers.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
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Kate Perez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
These adorable and yummy Valentine’s Day specials will be available at participating Dunkin’ locations from January 28 through February 17.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
The one traditional snack from the food trucks in the courtyard with our fabulous team is always fun and yummy when the temperatures drop at night.
—Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Try a stylish cape-like jacket (a favorite shape for spring) and Le Monde Beryl’s yummy shearling slippers.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yummy
delicious
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And a recent trip to Costco had the perfect restaurant copycat product to kick things off in delicious, budget-friendly style.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Today, visitors can still tour its founding castle and its Museum of Arms, stroll its cobblestone streets, and duck into its delicious restaurants serving traditional meals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Yummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yummy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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