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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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2
as in tasteful
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a delectable roast turkey lay on the table
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as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
a gourmet shop filled with delectables for every palate, albeit not for every pocketbook
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Recent Examples of delectable
Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
But the delectable small-town barbecue joint was increasingly an endangered species.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2023
This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Adjective
The comic escapades are bolstered by Jean-Michel Bernard’s delectable score, plus ace selections by music supervisor Frédéric Junqua, lending a retro tinge of ’50s-’60s buoyancy and playful suspense.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
But the delectable small-town barbecue joint was increasingly an endangered species.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
Shapiro, who hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, launched the company in 2020 after a pandemic cooking experiment took off and kept rolling thanks to the popularity of his doughy delectables.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2023
This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectable
Adjective
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Get The Recipe 11 of 32 Frozen Lemonade Pie Transform lackluster lemonade concentrate into a delicious frozen treat with this no-bake recipe.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Enjoy a leisurely swim in the Caribbean Sea before sitting down for lunch at one of the many beachside restaurants serving delicious Creole food, sandwiches on fresh baguettes, excellent crêpes, and a dizzying variety of ice creams.—
Martinique Tourism Authority,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Frozen yogurt faithfuls can shop the deluxe version of this appliance to make this treat and even more desserts.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2025
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Go have all the cuddles and eat all the doggie treats!—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, the anime is a throwback to the days where Goku used to channel Jackie Chan, using plates and chairs to fight opponents larger than himself with delightful yet stunning action animation.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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The 40 minutes that follow the duo’s first contact are as delightful as action-romance filmmaking gets.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The food offer comprises bakery items, bowls, sweets like brownies or brigadeiros, the typical Brazilian chocolate truffles, all made using natural, high-quality ingredients.—
Andrea Onate,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the pantheon of Chicago sweets, few are more beloved than Frango Mints and Garrett Popcorn.—
Monica Eng,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This driver encompasses the literal reasons for scented products—think masking unpleasant odors, creating a pleasant scent for your home, and making up for a lack of fresh air.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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My experience with the Phone 3a Pro has been mostly pleasant.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Neural nets are getting better and better at putting together elements to form a result that’s pleasing to humans.—
David Galef,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 46 of 50 Ham And Noodle Casserole First published in our magazine in 2001, this ham, cheese, and egg noodle casserole has been pleasing hungry families ever since.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Why is the knee-jerk reaction to say something horrible rather than to say something nice?—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Boomers’ American Dream of working hard will provide for a nice house with a white picket fence, new cars, a family, financial security, and pensions.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In this case, however, the filmmakers have diluted the source material, showing a clear lack of interest in making their creation just as haunting, searing and satisfying as the original product.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Still, there's something so satisfying when Fisk lifts the sandwich wrapper to reveal pictures of Gallo's lover and illegitimate son.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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