How to Use luscious in a Sentence

luscious

adjective
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  • Zoe Artingstall wakes up to the sound of the sea and a view of luscious golden sand.
    — Shafi Musaddique, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2020
  • The residual heat of the pasta makes the dish luscious and silky.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Lentil soup is a lighter, but no less luscious, launch.
    — Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2021
  • The sweetness of the corn is a luscious balance for the savory spread.
    — Star Tribune, 14 July 2021
  • The jumble wouldn’t win a prize for beauty, but the taste is luscious.
    — Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 26 Feb. 2024
  • No amount of blood or pain can take away from the glory of these luscious locks.
    — Julia Edelman, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2022
  • On those, her voice was luscious, pure and full of nuance.
    — Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2023
  • All are luscious, creamy, rich in fat, and lower in net carbs.
    — Julie Upton, Health, 5 July 2023
  • To start, try the tangy tuna tartare or the luscious ball of burrata.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Her skin was a cocoa shade, and her luscious, dark curls framed the light smirk on her face.
    — Hayley Folk, refinery29.com, 20 June 2021
  • His brushwork in the 1950s was often thick and luscious.
    — Steven Litt, cleveland, 10 Apr. 2022
  • Strong, luscious hair is in, but keep in mind that healthy hair starts from within.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2022
  • Throw in a little yellow and green to make that luscious red pop.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 16 June 2021
  • Each cookie is luscious, soft and at least half an inch thick.
    — Olivia Gyapong, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Long, luscious strands is the goal for many, but getting there can be a struggle.
    — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 22 Apr. 2021
  • In addition to crab rolls and crab boils, the menu includes crab cakes and a luscious crab mac and cheese.
    — Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2021
  • In the snap, the new dad holds his daughter in front of the camera while standing in an area of luscious greenery.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 13 Sep. 2021
  • This luscious potato salad has a kick from the jalapenos, as well as the decadence of bacon and cheese.
    — Natalie Rizzo, Redbook, 11 July 2023
  • The brisket had luscious, buttery fat and peppery bark.
    — Dallas News, 5 Apr. 2022
  • This is the time for luscious, butter-smooth heel-swaddling.
    — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2020
  • The luscious sauce makes this French toast taste like sticky toffee pudding.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Made with sweet corn and hearty potatoes, this corn is luscious, filling and creamy.
    — Redbook, 10 May 2023
  • In fact, the brand is luscious, gorgeous, and very French – sort of like Brigitte Bardot in her heyday.
    — Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021
  • And a 12-ounce rib-eye came with a shimmering cast-iron sear and a luscious cloak of bearnaise ($45).
    — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2021
  • The best silk press products will transform your luscious curls into the silky straight look of your dreams.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2021
  • The result is a luscious stew with a thin broth that has a slight pleasantly bitter note from the lemon pith.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Dries Van Noten’s luscious padded corduroy button-downs are a good place to start.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2023
  • These pieces are luscious, evoking a late summer day and the sprawling West.
    — Briana Miller | , oregonlive, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Neat rows of sliced turkey, artfully arranged, sets up your bird as the luscious star of the table.
    — Jeanne Ambrose, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Some are soft and creamy, providing a luscious satin finish, while others are firm and long-wearing for a more matte look.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024

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