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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
London gifted me the experience of doing so much after years of being confined to doing very little, and left me with the delicious flavor of possibility—including the memory of an occasional English breakfast.
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Esmé Weijun Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
The bottom line: The most expensive Senate race in the nation this year could have been delicious.
—Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
The gingersnap crust is delicious as well, and much easier than working with pastry.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Instead of Black life maimed, denuded of dignity, and degraded, each portrait that makes up I, Narcissus is a study of delicious glamour.
—Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Esmé Weijun Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
The bottom line: The most expensive Senate race in the nation this year could have been delicious.
—Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
The gingersnap crust is delicious as well, and much easier than working with pastry.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Instead of Black life maimed, denuded of dignity, and degraded, each portrait that makes up I, Narcissus is a study of delicious glamour.
—Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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The tasteful memorial features a short labyrinth walkway that ends at the sculpture of a miner holding a pick-axe and a harp, one of Ireland’s national symbols.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The decor was low-key and tasteful, with a comfy couch and rugs and blankets for textural (and literal) warmth.Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jeff Goldblum puts his own stamp on the fearsome Wizard of Oz, using his quirky persona to reinvent the character and providing a delightful musical number of his own.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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The island is a delightful escape for a short break.Rebekah Evans, The Week UK, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
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Both the characters and the audience quickly understand that this is not going to be a simple task nor a pleasant journey.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The stepmom shared her story of pursuing a peaceful, pleasant holiday on Reddit Comments A stepmom is caught in the middle of an awkward holiday dynamic.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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People can always be found lingering around it, marveling at the scale of the edible craftsmanship.Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
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Though technically an edible root, garlic is considered a functional spice due to its significant nutrient profile.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
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The trickiest part of roasting the absolute tastiest turkey is brining it.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Make our traditional Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing, or go a bit more outside the box with our tasty Bourbon-Pecan Stuffing.Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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This sweet treat we Southerners call a salad makes an appearance at nearly every celebration and a church potluck is no exception.Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Grande, 32, recently shared a sweet moment with her boyfriend and grandmother.Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
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The big, yummy picture: Lots of restaurants and caterers are selling premade dinners and meal kits with classics like turkey, stuffing, cranberries and pie.Erin Alberty, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Americans have an inventive Massachusetts inn owner back in the late 1930s to thank for this yummy treat.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
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Build your authority on LinkedIn: strategies from leading coaches Share client transformations with meaning Stories are nice, but including client wins inspires action.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Panthers defense should provide a nice opportunity for a big game.Andy Scholes, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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