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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a luscious strawberry bursting with juice
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as in sensual
pleasing to the physical senses
luscious silk fabric that slid across her hands
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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the luscious thought that while she was basking on the beach, her coworkers were slaving away at the office
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Recent Examples of luscious
Instead, a blush-pink broth—silky and luscious—boasts a range of complex flavors: tangy pickled fennel, meaty maitake mushrooms, and hints of zingy ginger completely steal the show.
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The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
As a material, leather already looks rich and luscious but leather in jewel hues like the blues and green this Dreamsir couch is available in will add a quick flair to your interior design.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
But now Albania lures millions of tourists a year, with a growing portion coming in search of a radiant smile, luscious lips or better breasts.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 31 Oct. 2024
Beyond him, a wall-size video showed luscious, coruscating hair and floating fungi.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
As a material, leather already looks rich and luscious but leather in jewel hues like the blues and green this Dreamsir couch is available in will add a quick flair to your interior design.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
But now Albania lures millions of tourists a year, with a growing portion coming in search of a radiant smile, luscious lips or better breasts.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 31 Oct. 2024
Beyond him, a wall-size video showed luscious, coruscating hair and floating fungi.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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The meal looks homemade and delicious, and Srisatta finishes all of it well within his 15-minute window.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here are some tips to pull off a delicious, minimally stressful Thanksgiving.Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Nader and Savchenko took the ballroom floor first, followed by Farber and Tran who showed off a sensual choreography.Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Baccarat Rouge 540 is a no-brainer, cozy yet sensual scent perfect for a night out.Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 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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Another year where society isn’t brave enough to make the correct choice — give Colbert the sexiest man award, dammit!Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Only Joan knows for sure — and she’s come dressed as the world’s sexiest senior executioner.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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The robes are long and lush and heavy, the score dictates each twist and turn, and the buildings in which these people behave with such petty bitchery feature some of the most stunning Renaissance and Classical architecture.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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From there, a bridge spans a short ravine into one of the lushest and most wooded portions of the trail.Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 11 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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Research has also shown that desirable low-stress rat environments retune their brains’ reward circuits, such as the nucleus accumbens.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Unemployment dipped to its lowest level in 54 years in 2023 and stayed within a desirable range.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 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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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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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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