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as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a tasteful arrangement of white flowers and dark greenery
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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a line of microwavable frozen entrées that are surprisingly tasteful
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Recent Examples of tasteful
The furnishings of the main building, where white women dwelled, were tasteful and comfortable, albeit sparely decorated.
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Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
The rich brown color is tasteful, and the cozy interior feels like a dream on cold days.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
These gold glitter speckles give that instant glamorous, party feel, while looking elegant and tasteful.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
This table, with artwork on one side, provides both a storage solution and some tasteful wall decor.
—Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2024
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Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
The rich brown color is tasteful, and the cozy interior feels like a dream on cold days.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
These gold glitter speckles give that instant glamorous, party feel, while looking elegant and tasteful.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
This table, with artwork on one side, provides both a storage solution and some tasteful wall decor.
—Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
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The style was elegant and practical, sans any pesky heel height.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Because while SteamOS provides that smooth, responsive, and elegant experience on Steam Deck, Bazzite currently brings it to many other devices.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Delicata squash offers an edible skin that's delicious after roasting.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Olesya's Wine Bar & Bistro, 18 Exchequer St, Dublin, Olesya's offers cheese plates that are delicious and fresh.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The graceful pelicans would soar, and sandpipers would drill for sand crabs.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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This compact variety produces a graceful, rounded two-foot mound and grows well in winter containers in USDA zones 8 to 10.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Boz goes on a date with her very handsome long-distance boyfriend, Keely.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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The heavy makeup that transformed the impossibly handsome Farrell into the scarred and pock-marked Cobb required a lot of hard work and artistry from makeup designer Michael Marino, who spoke about his process during The Penguin’s panel at San Diego Comic Con back in July.Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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After whiffing on Juan Soto earlier this offseason, Santander would be a fine consolation prize.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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This unusual formula brings together the richness of fruit and the delicate flower notes. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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