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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
This luscious treatment is flavored and scented, but not tinted.
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The 3-year-old Australian shepherd's fur had been shaved all over his body, leaving him without his luscious brown fur coat.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Kidman’s luscious bobbed red wig is amazing — as is her monologue about why people have children — in Park Chan-wook’s English-language debut, which casts her as Mia Wasikowska’s mom.
—Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Durand Jones & The Indications at Stubb's BBQ As the Austin summer gently fades, prepare for a luscious wave of soul as Durand Jones & The Indications bring their silky sound to town.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The 3-year-old Australian shepherd's fur had been shaved all over his body, leaving him without his luscious brown fur coat.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Kidman’s luscious bobbed red wig is amazing — as is her monologue about why people have children — in Park Chan-wook’s English-language debut, which casts her as Mia Wasikowska’s mom.
—Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Durand Jones & The Indications at Stubb's BBQ As the Austin summer gently fades, prepare for a luscious wave of soul as Durand Jones & The Indications bring their silky sound to town.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luscious
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And the vistas of sea and cityscape are as delicious as the food.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Try cream of coconut in place of heavy whipping cream for a subtle, but delicious, coconut flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The guiding thread across her work has been intimacy and elegance: like Home, her welcome reimagining of a contemporary art space which ran until 2023; her heartfelt personal photography; and Selasi’s sensual dresses and rakish tailoring in sumptuous, earth tones.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
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Each season, the designer also finds inspiration in the swift pace of New York City, which lends itself to creating clothing that strays into sensual territory.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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This dress from Rumored might be the sexiest piece in my travel wardrobe.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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There’s no question that chipping back solid, deep returns, or even short ones that bring an opponent to an awkward spot in the middle of the court, isn’t exactly the sexiest form of winning tennis.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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There’s a rare beauty in waking up to the reddish-orange glow of the morning sun over lush vineyards after a good night’s sleep under a twinkling night sky.—
Rafael Peña,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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With a set that featured lush green hills and intricate cultural motifs, the visuals matched the depth of his message: Puerto Rican culture was front and center — not for explanation but for celebration.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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From glamorous treatments to sweet touches like the Ice Cream Manicure and Pedicure for younger guests, this spa delivers rejuvenation as both an art and an everyday ritual.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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This cute figurine comes in three different styles: one sweet ceramic ghost holding a bat, another ghost holding a pink pumpkin, and the third, in a witch's hat, walking a ghostly dog on a leash.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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The idea is that this type of investment will make the area a more desirable destination and thus lead to all the benefits that come from more foot traffic and spending.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
29 July 2025
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Torus Pak capitalizes on this psychology to make ready meals more desirable, increasing the odds that they are actually eaten.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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