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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts
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Recent Examples of succulent
The cod is flaky and succulent, falling apart at the lightest touch.
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Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Varieties like stonecrop thrive in full sun, with thick, succulent-like leaves that help the plant store water.
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Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
Their easy, hedonic seductiveness emerges, too, via Yuskavage’s lush, rounded, fleshy brushstrokes (a different sort of stroke material, for the patriarchy or for anyone else), which render everything from boobs to bellies to nipples smooth and swollen, like a succulent fruit fixing to burst.
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Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
However, pests can’t resist the bright red color and succulent taste of garden strawberries.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for succulent
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Varieties like stonecrop thrive in full sun, with thick, succulent-like leaves that help the plant store water.
—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
Their easy, hedonic seductiveness emerges, too, via Yuskavage’s lush, rounded, fleshy brushstrokes (a different sort of stroke material, for the patriarchy or for anyone else), which render everything from boobs to bellies to nipples smooth and swollen, like a succulent fruit fixing to burst.
—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
However, pests can’t resist the bright red color and succulent taste of garden strawberries.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for succulent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succulent
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An adventure with worms, good fat juicy old-time earthworms, moist and sexy and leaving their mucus on you.
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And last but not least, this fun and juicy rom-com is another delightful offering from Lily Chu — an audio darling whose Audible editions are narrated by Hamilton alum Philippa Soo.
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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.
Adjective
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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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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succulent. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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