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as in tasteful
very pleasing to the sense of taste
the family sat down to a delicious Thanksgiving dinner
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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delicious breeze gave us welcome relief from the tropical heat
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Recent Examples of delicious
Plus, adding cannabis is a sneaky way to offer relaxation while munching on something delicious.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Next, the couple cut into a six-tier wedding cake with three delicious flavors — traditional white cake, strawberry cake and decadent cookies and cream.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
That’s why, each month, our Feel-Good Food Plan—with delicious recipes and a few wild cards—is hosted by someone new.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
The fragrance is everything warm, sweet and delicious in a bottle.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Jan. 2025
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Next, the couple cut into a six-tier wedding cake with three delicious flavors — traditional white cake, strawberry cake and decadent cookies and cream.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
That’s why, each month, our Feel-Good Food Plan—with delicious recipes and a few wild cards—is hosted by someone new.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
The fragrance is everything warm, sweet and delicious in a bottle.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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This example sports a tasteful Nardo Gray exterior over a black leather interior whose seats feature red stitching and Audi’s signature geometric patterned inserts.Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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In fact, nearly half of the most viral red carpet moments of 2024 include tasteful nudity in some form.Rosana Lai, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Cartier/Getty Jake Gyllenhaal: Cartier Tortue Another Golden Globes watch spot was on the wrist of actor Jake Gyllenhaal who was seen wearing a rather delightful yellow gold Cartier Tortue.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
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In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles.Koren Shadmi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Guides say the South Fork of the American River is a perfect introduction to river rafting, thanks to its evocative scenery, relatively mild Class III rapids and proximity to campgrounds and the pleasant town of Placerville.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Gage Hotel Just north of the park in Marathon, find The Gage Hotel, which offers a pleasant Texas experience and upscale amenities, including the high-end 12 Gage Restaurant, a barbeque restaurant, and a bar.Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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These particles were found in the edible muscle tissues of the seafood, suggesting the microplastics and microfibers traveled from the digestive system to other places in the body.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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While the majority are edible, others are designed to be solely experiential.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
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While a loaf pan can certainly produce a tasty meatloaf, the mixture steams in the pan and there's nowhere for the juices to go.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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This is a tasty bourbon, with classic notes of vanilla, brown sugar, and stone fruit on the palate, and a touch of heat that comes from it being bottled at 90 proof.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Plates heaped with rice and aromatic curries showcase the island’s culinary riches, while orange king coconuts are cracked open and offered as a sweet, refreshing balm to the humid heat.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Big Sick Year: 2017 Runtime: 2h Director: Michael Showalter The wonderful screenwriters Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon basically told their own love story in this sweet and funny rom-com that Amazon picked up after audiences fell for it at Sundance.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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While Starbucks provides a yummy, festive holiday menu every winter, devotees know that isn't the only way to try a new drink.Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
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Even though some of their American friends work on the 26th, people gather at their house in the evening for a spirited pub quiz, yummy leftovers and mulled wine.Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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The gold coloring on the leaves can be striking and offers a nice splash of color on the seemingly endless sea of green that comprises the rest of the low-maintenance houseplant category.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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What’s nice are the small, thoughtful touches—most rooms have big patios with hammocks.David Hochman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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