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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
There’s also a large, very splittable burger, fresh oysters, a spicy and bright lobster salad, and very good French fries—thin like French cigarettes, salty, and delicious.
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Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
This delicious, hearty pizza has Italian sausage and a super-sneaky sauce hack.
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Jasmine Thompson,
Midwest Living,
2 July 2026
Ride the waves—or take a delicious nap while listening to them crash softly in the distance.
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Holly Lebowitz Rossi,
Parents,
2 July 2026
Experience apple picking and cider tastings in Julian or Oak Glen, both known for growing the fruit—and delicious pies.
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
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Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
This delicious, hearty pizza has Italian sausage and a super-sneaky sauce hack.
—
Jasmine Thompson,
Midwest Living,
2 July 2026
Ride the waves—or take a delicious nap while listening to them crash softly in the distance.
—
Holly Lebowitz Rossi,
Parents,
2 July 2026
Experience apple picking and cider tastings in Julian or Oak Glen, both known for growing the fruit—and delicious pies.
—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for delicious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
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Clams, sausage, potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes, butter, white wine and bright lemon steam together inside foil packets until smoky, briny and deeply flavorful.
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Skip the potato chips and give your guests something extra flavorful to munch on.
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Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.
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Sidny Lopes Cabral’s delightful curling strike was one of the great World Cup moments and the image of him in the crowd right after was poignant.
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Aegina’s most famous export—and other edible souvenirs at Mourtzis Pistachio and Traditional Sweets by the fish market in the port.
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Fresh herbs or edible flowers can easily be added to the top of a dessert after unpacking for a fresh finish that takes seconds.
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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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On the hunt for tasty broth An area teacher’s Facebook post asking about the savory beef broth she was served after surgery at Piedmont Fort Mill sparked a community-wide conversation.
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The ice cream is store-bought, but the tasty lime curd is from-scratch and only takes a few minutes to whip up.
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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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Pair a classic French tip with a little bit of color and a yummy 3D design that'll make your nails look good enough to eat!
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The cinnamon sugar option offers a pretty shade (basically my lips but better) plus a super yummy scent.
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Even sweeter, Home Chef and Gordon Ramsay have collaborated to bring restaurant-quality, five-star meals to home kitchens through Home Chef's meal kit service.
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This crowd pleaser, invented by bartender Sam Ross in 2008, gets its charm from two different bittersweet Italian liqueurs, even though the resulting cocktail is neither particularly bitter nor sweet.
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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