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as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delectable melody to listen to after a hard day
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2
as in tasteful
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a delectable roast turkey lay on the table
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as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
a gourmet shop filled with delectables for every palate, albeit not for every pocketbook
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Recent Examples of delectable
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
While perhaps a seemingly unexpected partnership, like the restaurant’s delectable beef Wellington, great fashion moments can be good enough to eat.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2023
This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Adjective
His own idea of sophistication, mind you, is arancini and tartare: delectable but hardly original.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
While perhaps a seemingly unexpected partnership, like the restaurant’s delectable beef Wellington, great fashion moments can be good enough to eat.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
Shapiro, who hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, launched the company in 2020 after a pandemic cooking experiment took off and kept rolling thanks to the popularity of his doughy delectables.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2023
This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectable
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Enjoy a delicious lunch, fabulous raffle and listen to New York TImes bestselling author Sarah Penner discuss her new book The Amalfi Curse.Visit www.libraryguildrsf.org or call 858-756-4780 to register.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Makhani and Punjabi curry were absolutely delicious.—
Andrew King,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Why cats go wild for the treat Decide on an approach For some medications, administering pills can be as simple as waiting for your cat to chow down.—
Marina Pitofsky,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Here’s a rundown of all the sweet treats that made the cut, including what won in round one.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Why parents love it: Both the Octonauts series and movie teaches kids about marine biology in a fun, delightful way.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
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Nevertheless, his TikTok video was a delightful reminder of the past.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some of our favorite Passover desserts are no-cook sweets like our date and chocolate balls.—
Yakir Levy,
Oc Register,
2 Apr. 2025
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Kudos on cutting back on sweets and prioritizing your health.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The keyboard itself is pleasant enough to type on, with moderate feedback while avoiding the squishy feel some budget systems have.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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From the point of view of Paul, Weiss, having to strike this arrangement wasn’t pleasant, but the price was tolerable.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This is an excellent way to incorporate more texture and character into your kitchen organization that's pleasing to the eye.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Gerry’s option to buy the Sportatorium is conditional on his making the behemoth pleasing to the eye, improving the appearance of the building, the parking lot and the landscaping, Hollander said.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is a nice improvement, though short of Apple's 10-hour estimate.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
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Women can wear a nice top and skirt, a knee-length or midi dress, or a suit.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But this year’s batch of releases suggests that the leading watchmakers have found a satisfying way to respect their past achievements and still forge new paths.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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The spices are balanced and not overpowering, drying down to a satisfying, earthy finish.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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