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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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Recent Examples of delicious
Much like the food and interiors, the bathroom products make the most of this fertile island’s bounty with delicious-smelling almond shampoos and gels.
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Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Well, despite La Louisiane’s drift from its original incarnation, the flavors at work in this cocktail are so good, the drink remains delicious and vital to this day.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
Adding ripe avocado makes hummus greener, creamier, and more delicious.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
These six-ingredient party sandwiches are simple and delicious.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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Reduce Food Sources Eliminating entry points should reduce some rodent problems, but mice are crafty and will continue to seek shelter indoors if there are tasty snacks drawing them in.—
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Blending them with yogurt and a little honey can make a tasty smoothie that supports a healthy gut.—
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The result is luxuriously silky; a delightful foil to the crunchy graham cracker crust.—
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The sword and sorcery genre was always reliable for delightful low-budget cheese, with entries such as The Beastmaster, The Barbarians, and of course, the Deathstalker series.—
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The mix of spices held a hint of spiciness, but still pretty flavorful and wasn’t overwhelming.—
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This one is bursting with beans—chickpeas and fresh green beans—both benefit from a good soak in the flavorful garlic vinaigrette that defines this potluck classic.—
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Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.—
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Today the Moon in your sign is dancing with fair Venus creating pleasant feelings between you and everyone else.—
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Some harmful varieties closely resemble edible mushrooms, even to experienced foragers.—
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These edible berries are also useful in decorations and containers.—
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To make these journeys manageable and enjoyable, visitors must rely on local travel platforms which understand (and solve) the logistical challenges.—
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Season 2 is not without enjoyable intrigue, yet never proves worth the risk of opening a closed (literal) book.—
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Enjoy eating them fresh, frozen, or dehydrated in recipes like strawberry shortcake for a yummy treat.—
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Speaking of sweet shades to take a bite out of in the new year, caramel khaki is also a yummy color to consider.—
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In October 2024, Wasdin celebrated Ashmore's 45th birthday with a sweet post on Instagram.—
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The Pats trusted their tight ends to handle Dolphins edge defenders on several occasions, and Henry did the job; not to mention his team-high five catches and sweet one-handed grab in the second quarter.—
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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