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as in tasteful
very pleasing to the sense of taste
the family sat down to a delicious Thanksgiving dinner
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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delicious breeze gave us welcome relief from the tropical heat
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a delicious meal
a delicious aroma
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Recent Examples of delicious
There was dancing and at midnight a delicious luncheon was served.
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Bernice Hoffman, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The latest entry in this series is a new double-barreled bourbon that is bottled at a totally reasonable 100 proof, and is quite delicious.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Edamame Edamame are young soybeans that make a delicious appetizer or side dish.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025
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Bernice Hoffman, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The latest entry in this series is a new double-barreled bourbon that is bottled at a totally reasonable 100 proof, and is quite delicious.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Edamame Edamame are young soybeans that make a delicious appetizer or side dish.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025
Virginia Heffernan The Best Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.
—Chris Haslam, WIRED, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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This notion is supported by a late scene where Tanya, while visiting Quentin’s tasteful island mansion, discovers a picture of what appears to be a young Greg and a young Quentin.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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Knits were slouchy but perfectly contoured to a woman's body, jackets nipped at the waist and layered over A-line skirts and sporty trousers, fuzzy bag charms and belt charms unite, and tasteful pops of color highlight earthy tones.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Coastal Mississippi is constantly surprising us, but one of its most delightful surprises is the fact that some of its beaches have white sand that rivals even Florida’s top spots.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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As always, British television is delightful and very confusing.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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February 9, 1893: With pure, vigorous blood coursing through the veins and animating every fiber of the body, cold weather is not only endurance but pleasant and agreeable.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Create a pleasant silhouette by accentuating the waist and tailoring the midriff.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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While the florets are most commonly consumed, the stalks are also edible and offer a mildly sweet taste.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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These unusual edible houseplants will fill your home with both style and flavor.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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This next step is shockingly tasty and creative: Garnish with black pepper and strawberries.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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Head up here on a Sunday for their tea service, which includes tasty bites like anchovy toast with Calabrian chili and parsley, housemade vanilla cream puffs, mini honey butter scones, and Himalayan black tea from In Pursuit of Tea.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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This scent is all about that sweet and spicy blend of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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While Bleu de Chanel masterfully balances citrus top notes with an amber and creamy base, this takes those latter notes and brings them to life with a sweet and spicy twang.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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When the time comes to enjoy a spread of yummy cheeses, there’s no better way to serve them than on a cheese plate.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Or even better, opt for a scratch-n-sniff version that reveals the yummy scent of chocolate.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth had started working and spent some of her wages on nice outfits.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Give your sink a nice bubble bath by stopping the drain and filling the basin along with a tablet.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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