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as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delectable melody to listen to after a hard day
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as in tasteful
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a delectable roast turkey lay on the table
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Recent Examples of delectable
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Shuggie's in San Francisco, known for creating delectable dishes using upcycled ingredients, will be closing next month.
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Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Stephanie Stephens,
USA Today,
13 Nov. 2025
Haus has been dishing the delectables for more than a decade in Tustin and continues to build a clientele of devotees.
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Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
However, the centifolia rose note mixed with the sweet smell of freesia and crisp peony finish create an intoxicatingly warm profile that’s delectable.
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Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Shuggie's in San Francisco, known for creating delectable dishes using upcycled ingredients, will be closing next month.
—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Noun
Off-Piste Après Garden promises mountaintop ski-in fun with firepits, a variety of beverages and hot-off-the smoker delectables.
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Stephanie Stephens,
USA Today,
13 Nov. 2025
Haus has been dishing the delectables for more than a decade in Tustin and continues to build a clientele of devotees.
—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectable
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Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
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That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.
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Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
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Fourth of July parties at her Rhode Island home have featured red, white and blue outfits, plus barbecue and baked treats, according to reports.
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Perhaps because of this aesthetic of illusions, the earnest state pride evident in some of the pavilions turns out to feel especially delightful.
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Her nuanced portrayal gives the girl many layers, including a delightful determination.
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For a more contemporary take on classic sweets, take a 15-minute cab ride north to East Kensington.
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The bagel shop, which offers an array of sandwiches, sides and sweets, will fill the former Java’s Brewing Bakery and Café space at 1526 Providence Road S.
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Despite the minimalism and lack of physical controls, the EX30 interior isn’t a bad place to be—Volvo’s interior designers tend to understand the assignment well, and the textures and materials are pleasant to the touch.
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This was a pleasant surprise given the significant worldwide controversy surrounding Huawei’s dominance in constructing 4G infrastructure.
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More of us are rediscovering the appeal of doing things the harder (though usually more enjoyable) way.
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Choosing snacks that are both healthy and appealing to kids can make snack time easier and more enjoyable.
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Ground beef is a versatile protein that offers lots of options for family-pleasing, satisfying, and delicious dishes.
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Held in the evening, this should be an aesthetically-pleasing way to kick this year’s race off, with a number of teams in contention to win.
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Neither side has been shy of attacking, which has been a nice change of pace compared with the first couple of knockout stage matches.
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Been shooting some nice low scores in these last couple weeks outs here, so that’s something good to pat myself on the back.
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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