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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a toothsome chocolate dessert
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Recent Examples of toothsome
Kristen Wile of Unpretentious Palate kindly offered me a bite of her toothsome barbacoa entree, wrapped in a collard leaf and served with mayocoba (a creamy, yellow-green canary bean) and a red and green salsa duo.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
For pasta, try using whole wheat for its earthy, toothsome quality; any kind will do.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The coarsely ground beef is toothsome, the nutty toma more complex than standard Swiss cheese and the bread ideally buttered and toasted.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Top spots like Tamuraya and Menya Yosuke serve toothsome bowls with rich broths, handmade wontons, and melt-in-your-mouth pork belly.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
His Sesame Sweet Potato and Cabbage Burger is soft yet toothsome from shredded sweet potatoes and cabbage, and spiced perfectly with a pinch of cayenne, which cuts through the hearty veggies.
—Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2023
All the prepared bites were quickly claimed, leaving bare a lush display of toothsome raw vegetables.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022
The star red of my tasting was the 2019 vintage of this lithe, toothsome Cinsault.
—Lettie Teague, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022
This version was vegetarian (though it’s often punctuated with salted beef or pork), a hearty mix of potatoes, carrots, wilted spinach-esque callaloo and toothsome dumplings.
—Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
For pasta, try using whole wheat for its earthy, toothsome quality; any kind will do.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The coarsely ground beef is toothsome, the nutty toma more complex than standard Swiss cheese and the bread ideally buttered and toasted.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Top spots like Tamuraya and Menya Yosuke serve toothsome bowls with rich broths, handmade wontons, and melt-in-your-mouth pork belly.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
His Sesame Sweet Potato and Cabbage Burger is soft yet toothsome from shredded sweet potatoes and cabbage, and spiced perfectly with a pinch of cayenne, which cuts through the hearty veggies.
—Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2023
All the prepared bites were quickly claimed, leaving bare a lush display of toothsome raw vegetables.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022
The star red of my tasting was the 2019 vintage of this lithe, toothsome Cinsault.
—Lettie Teague, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022
This version was vegetarian (though it’s often punctuated with salted beef or pork), a hearty mix of potatoes, carrots, wilted spinach-esque callaloo and toothsome dumplings.
—Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toothsome
Adjective
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This is blended with fresh herbs and spices, for a result that is savory and delicious.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Our food is delicious and healthy.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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While these platforms can strongly influence teens’ perceptions of what is desirable, parents and educators can take practical steps to reduce harm and promote healthier attitudes toward nutrition and body image.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Front Category 1 then contained the most desirable seats within each particular category.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Remove non-edible decorations before serving.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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This reduces the risk of contamination from the outside of the fruit making it onto the edible part.—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Bryant and Larson both master the sexy-robot-baby intonation of a very particular strain of 2000s pop, making the displacement doubly funny.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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When a sexy new lawyer, played by Brett Goldstein, begins working for her, that policy becomes well-tested.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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But to play in front of your home country, Dempsey is now praying that the team gets off to a hot start against Paraguay to kick off their Group D play on June 12 in Los Angeles.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Both teams entered the game hot in the postseason.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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“Toothsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothsome. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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