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as in tasty
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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a delicious meal
a delicious aroma
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Recent Examples of delicious
This session invites you to celebrate tradition and honor the legacy of Black desserts, one delicious story at a time.
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Essence, 10 July 2025
The roasted lemon wedges are also delicious bites alongside the chicken.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Pick up some bright red tomatoes for a salad, homemade soap, vegetables for a delicious dinner or fresh bread straight from the oven at your local market.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Since the lawyers meet to try the city’s best restaurant, there are plenty of close-ups of their meals and everything looks delicious.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Essence, 10 July 2025
The roasted lemon wedges are also delicious bites alongside the chicken.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Pick up some bright red tomatoes for a salad, homemade soap, vegetables for a delicious dinner or fresh bread straight from the oven at your local market.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Since the lawyers meet to try the city’s best restaurant, there are plenty of close-ups of their meals and everything looks delicious.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
Adjective
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The restaurant previously brought back some of its classic menu items earlier this year, including the fan-favorite Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich along with four new tasty beverages that all share base flavors of pineapple and dragonfruit.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This involved repurposing leftover food from buffets like pastries, fruit and coffee beans to make tasty puddings or pickling fruit and vegetables.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The amount of allergy-inducing pollen is minimal, and the pollinator population benefits from the delightful oasis.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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There are many ways to freshen your fridge naturally, and using an orange is an especially delightful way.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Arrange your fruit along with some edible flowers to create an upscale look.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
17 July 2025
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The Healdsburg property, for instance, will be surrounded by vineyards and will feature an extensive edible garden steps from the guest rooms.—
Matt Villano,
AFAR Media,
17 July 2025
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For a great beer, a yummy burger, and a laidback, local-loved atmosphere, 3 Keys Brewing & Gastropub is your spot.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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The yummy vibes are only outvibed by the sheer, long-lasting flush delivered by this bouncy jelly’s instant cooling effect.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
18 July 2025
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Use this bag as a late-afternoon sweet treat or combine with other trail mixes for the ultimate snacking concoction.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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The strawberry cake is oily-moist, with a treacly sweet frosting.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Its mid 2000s Tuscan-core decorum is as outdated as the bone marrow appetizer is scrumptious.—
Ramon Ramirez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Fresh green beans retained their summery crunch, tossed with frisee, scrumptious lardons and slivered almonds in the haricot vert salad ($22), the mixture lightly dressed with a mustard vinaigrette and topped with a soft-boiled egg.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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