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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 paint is deep (choose glossy red or black), and is offset by minimal but tasteful brightwork around the gas tank and radiator cowls.
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William Roberson, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
That doesn’t mean that, inside, the Battista eschews a sophisticated aesthetic, as the interior is defined by sumptuous leather and tasteful accents of carbon-fiber trim.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Margaret Thatcher says), diary excerpts, and tasteful, evocative sound design, a masterly sequence of the attack embodies the series’ unforgettable blend of elegance and savagery.
—The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
This notion is supported by a late scene where Tanya, while visiting Quentin’s tasteful island mansion, discovers a picture of what appears to be a young Greg and a young Quentin.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
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William Roberson, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
That doesn’t mean that, inside, the Battista eschews a sophisticated aesthetic, as the interior is defined by sumptuous leather and tasteful accents of carbon-fiber trim.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Margaret Thatcher says), diary excerpts, and tasteful, evocative sound design, a masterly sequence of the attack embodies the series’ unforgettable blend of elegance and savagery.
—The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
This notion is supported by a late scene where Tanya, while visiting Quentin’s tasteful island mansion, discovers a picture of what appears to be a young Greg and a young Quentin.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
Adjective
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The overall effect reminds us of a shibori dye—understated and elegant enough to make the whole room feel slightly more special.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2025
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Inside, details like custom door trim and crown mouldings add elegant touches to the living and family rooms throughout the home.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The event will feature live rockabilly and early rock & roll music, delicious light bites, live plein air painters, an auction and more.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Keep an eye out for a venue with a long line of residents outside—a surefire indicator of the delicious food that awaits, worthy of your precious port time.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Bon Appétit,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Phaeton cuts a more elegant figure than most VWs, thanks to its graceful exterior lines and the use of premium materials throughout the cabin.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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The rendering of martial arts battles is as graceful as DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda series.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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The case coincides with suspicious activity occurring near the border where Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) — who used to work for the Navajo Tribal Police with Chee and Leaphorn and had a relationship with Chee — now gets drawn to cocky and handsome border agent Ivan Muños (Alex Meraz).—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Casting is an expensive multistep process, though, and the same factories can furnish façades for new construction by the more straightforward technique of extrusion, yielding handsome but less ornate panels.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
5 Mar. 2025
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The fine dining eatery will also unveil renovations in its interior layout and bar later this spring.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
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Races and championships can be decided on such fine margins.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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