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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
Plus this luscious balm is vegan and made from 100% natural materials.
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Cora Harrington, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
This red could not be more luscious, with ribbons of bright strawberry woven through the darker auburn base, catching the light from all those flashing cameras.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
The palate reveals a luscious medley of sweet, rich fruit, displaying remarkable depth.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The likelihood that Jeremy Strong was hiding a luscious, fresh blowout beneath his turquoise velvet hat at the 2025 Golden Globes is low, but not zero.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
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Cora Harrington, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
This red could not be more luscious, with ribbons of bright strawberry woven through the darker auburn base, catching the light from all those flashing cameras.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
The palate reveals a luscious medley of sweet, rich fruit, displaying remarkable depth.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The likelihood that Jeremy Strong was hiding a luscious, fresh blowout beneath his turquoise velvet hat at the 2025 Golden Globes is low, but not zero.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luscious
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This delicious collection also includes a silk robe, sleep mask and a set of scrunchies.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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These delicious ones simmer in a mixture of grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and chili sauce for kick of heat.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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That’s because the singer’s soft, sensual vocals and sense of spacing maintain a strident sense of passion and grace, only to end this breathless encounter on a major chord and a hastened beat.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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From her breakout album Control to the socially conscious Rhythm Nation 1814 and the sensual evolution of The Velvet Rope, Jackson’s career has been a masterclass in reinvention.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Feb. 2025
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Coastal Mississippi is constantly surprising us, but one of its most delightful surprises is the fact that some of its beaches have white sand that rivals even Florida’s top spots.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Netflix scored just as big tonight with its delightful and very British Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, which ran over The Wild Robot and Flow for Best Animated Feature and also won in the Family/Children’s Film category.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Curate the mood with all five senses in mind: Sight – Turn down the lights, add candles, or use a blindfold to heighten anticipation in the sexiest way.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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Harris, the narrator’s husband: Paul Mescal or Nick Kroll Can Ireland's sexiest chain-wearer reinvent himself as a boring straight guy who's not entirely fulfilling his wife?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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The weight of those hormonal storm clouds is channeled in Anna Berg’s score, with lush romantic swells over a subtly disquieting undertow.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Here, amid the Spanish colonial style architecture, lush gardens, and intoxicating heat, time just moves more slowly.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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The raspberry preserves and powdered sugar offer a sweet component while the ham and egg give it a savory twist.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Scientists recently determined why people always seem to have room for something sweet after eating a meal.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The idea that tax regimes in certain markets make teams more or less desirable to players was raised more than once.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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He isn’t expected to be at training camp with Los Angeles but rather a different team when a desirable trade package is presented.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Where to Eat Horta, Lido promenade, Funchal Horta, on the pleasant Lido promenade, serves delicious and healthy comfort food.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Take advantage of springtime’s pleasant temperatures with a scenic bike ride along the iconic Swamp Rabbit Trail or a picnic with live music at Trailblazer Park.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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