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as in juicy
full of juice
vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes
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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts
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Recent Examples of succulent
Enter any home in Oman, however small, and you will be welcomed with wafts of frankincense scenting the air, followed by a cup of sweet Arabic coffee and an offering of succulent dates.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Repotting a Christmas cactus is a task that is frequently overlooked because this forgiving, flowering succulent can live for years in less-than-ideal growing conditions.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Breeze serves reliably tasty reef and beef, from a succulent whole lobster with herb butter to a ribeye steak.
—Alev Aktar, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Olive oil: Coats the salmon to keep it succulent, moist, and flavorful.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Repotting a Christmas cactus is a task that is frequently overlooked because this forgiving, flowering succulent can live for years in less-than-ideal growing conditions.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Breeze serves reliably tasty reef and beef, from a succulent whole lobster with herb butter to a ribeye steak.
—Alev Aktar, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Olive oil: Coats the salmon to keep it succulent, moist, and flavorful.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for succulent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succulent
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The meat tasted like juicy strips of chicken breast.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Dory Jackson, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The current was muscular, the water delicious, dark blue.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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While there's nothing better than a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup on a chilly evening, soups are an easy and delicious idea for weeknight dinners or weekend lunches.Staff Author, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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If your pup likes chewing on stuff, giving them edible chews or chew toys will keep them from ruining your furniture.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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From fine wines and colourful macarons to Tuscan olive oils and pecorino cheese, these boxes are filled with an assortment of edible gifts.Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK, theweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succulent. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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