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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
Spicy orchard fruits define the luscious, soft palate underpinned by caramel, vanilla ice cream, and delightful woody mahogany layers.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Fresh herbs bring a luscious touch of flavor indulgence to vinaigrette.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
The first thing on his list was Kotb's luscious hair.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Shake up this cocktail with an egg white for a nice foamy top and an ultra-smooth and luscious mouthfeel.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Fresh herbs bring a luscious touch of flavor indulgence to vinaigrette.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
The first thing on his list was Kotb's luscious hair.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Shake up this cocktail with an egg white for a nice foamy top and an ultra-smooth and luscious mouthfeel.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luscious
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Shakers Bar & Grill serves delicious fish and barbecued meats to a spirited mix of locals and tourists on the patio of a traditional wooden house.—
Patrick Scott,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Making delicious meals at home shouldn’t come at the expense of your sanity.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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The retreat offers experiential exercises to explore intimacy and sensual pleasure.—
Caren Osten Gerszberg,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Words may fall short when portraying the shock, trauma and cognitive dissonance, but when words fail, there are images, objects and sensual immersion that can convey a perception of what happened and how the Nova festival community has come together for healing and hope.—
Karen-Janine Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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Sitting at the desk, which was outlined by windows on three sides, made answering emails equal parts delightful and distracting.—
Alexandra Cheney,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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In addition to being a delightful romance, Saving Face is also a fantastic rumination on the labyrinthine relationship between mother and daughter.—
Sadie Collins,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
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That year, Consuelos also earned the honor of PEOPLE’s sexiest morning show host.—
Justine Fisher,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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If Naked Neroli is bright and sweet, Crescent is its sexier, warmer counterpart.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
13 Jan. 2025
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Swiss cheese vine’s length and dramatic foliage bring lush maximalism to any room.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2025
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The new direction from Congress has the potential to transform the river that sustains Oregon’s famously lush Willamette Valley.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
16 Jan. 2025
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The trailer, which also featured Seacrest's mom, Constance, shows a sweet interaction as his mom humorously mimics his American Idol introduction.—
Jane LaCroix,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Under a glaze of ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and spice, the chicken is tender, sweet, and packed with tang and bite.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Statement outerwear paired down with a classic T-shirt and wide denim or cargo pants felt very Dolce and interestingly desirable.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Being objective is a great quality, but sitting on the fence is less desirable.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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There weren’t historical castles, pleasant hills, or the familiar scenes of chanting fans and players warming up around him.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant is decidedly small, a pleasant change of scenery for Charlotte, where large, echoey restaurants have become so commonplace.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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