as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a selection of gourmet cookies and other toothy delights
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Recent Examples of toothy
Setting out to explore the evolution of these toothy variations, Peoples studied the teeth of 30,000 fish species, including 1,000 African cichlid species, for two years.
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
The natural waterway, which slices through the vast savanna in Queen Elizabeth National Park, is home to concentrations of the toothy mammal.
—Alexandra Owens, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
Until fairly recently, these toothy critters were vilified by anglers as a trash fish that ate more desirable game fish like bass and crappie.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
As far as vertebrates go, sharks are among the toothiest.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2025
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
The natural waterway, which slices through the vast savanna in Queen Elizabeth National Park, is home to concentrations of the toothy mammal.
—Alexandra Owens, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
Until fairly recently, these toothy critters were vilified by anglers as a trash fish that ate more desirable game fish like bass and crappie.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
As far as vertebrates go, sharks are among the toothiest.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toothy
Adjective
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Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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Buyers are also seeking out plants that serve a specific purpose—whether for edible gardening, wildlife conservation or air purification.—
Tammy Sons,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes there is busted packaging, or almost expired, or expired but still edible, products.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2025
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Middle Colenso Farm is a series of old stone farm buildings, updated with tasteful interiors and sculpted gravel paths through beautiful lush subtropical vegetation.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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It was recently renovated and features tasteful interior finishes and furniture.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Toothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothy. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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