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as in tasty
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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Recent Examples of delicious
Oat milk is naturally lactose-free, vegan-friendly, and delicious in lattes, cappuccinos, smoothies, and more.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
Your breakfast plans just got both easy and delicious.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub Hatteras Island is a casual place, and The Froggy Dog embraces this attitude while simultaneously serving up delicious fare.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Kick things off with their al pastor skewer, a nod to Mexico City’s favorite street food pared down to just the essentials for a delicious and juicy bite.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
Your breakfast plans just got both easy and delicious.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub Hatteras Island is a casual place, and The Froggy Dog embraces this attitude while simultaneously serving up delicious fare.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Kick things off with their al pastor skewer, a nod to Mexico City’s favorite street food pared down to just the essentials for a delicious and juicy bite.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for delicious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
Adjective
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Think of it as a plate of tasty appetizers before next week’s main dish.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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These tiny tasty bites are smoked, well-seasoned, splashed with jeow som sauce and served on skewers.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth and Joyce make for a delightful black-cat, golden-retriever pair, and Ron and Ibrahim bring about hilarious shenanigans of their own.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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There was another surprise—the world’s oldest leather shoe—a delightful collateral discovery that underscores the site’s time-capsule quality and why, like Rome, every shovel of soil here now demands forensic attention.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The 25-year-old is always pleasant and wearing a big smile.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Having visited the dome myself, the clearest impression that stays with me is how Hiroshima isn’t just surprisingly pleasant, but beautiful.—
Ed Simon
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Mills seemed impressed with the thought of the mega star sending out edible gifts to those in her inner circle, but Kravitz insisted that the sweet gesture has nothing to do with Swift’s fame.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The cocktail kit, which costs $89.99, contains a 375 ml bottle of Kraken Black Spiced rum, three 50 ml bottles of Kraken Gold Spiced rum, as well as some Blue Curaçao, black sesame syrup, pineapple juice, limes, cocoa powder, edible glitter, and dehydrated pineapple and lime slices.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Enjoy as a refreshing nonalcoholic option, or add your own alcohol, like rum, for a yummy Labor Day cocktail.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fruit Smoothie Serve your child a variety of fruits in a yummy, sippable snack with a fruit smoothie.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The sweet treats include a toffee cream pie, a grape soft serve, and a special McFlurry topped with Oreo crumbs.—
Alex Perry,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
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The seasonal tradition dates back centuries and represents a cornerstone of local agriculture, with Michigan business owners carrying on family legacies of 19th century mills, serving up sweet treats for communities around the state.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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This Fajita Flank Steak with Peppers and Onions is scrumptious served as a filling in warm tortillas with optional garnishes, such as sliced avocado and Cotija cheese.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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The event brings together artisan and boutique food and drink businesses, serving up a scrumptious treat for the tastebuds featuring mouth-watering street food from around the world, pop up bars, lawn games, lively bandstand music and a wide range of fun activities for all ages.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Both Trejo and Crowley rode in the 2025 Centennial Tucson Rodeo, a nice mirroring of the agency’s own 100-year history.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Even Marty, one of the nicer guys on display in Coen and Cooke’s cockeyed crime movie, hits on Honey with an annoying relentlessness.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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