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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
Remember, the ground is its most fertile and luscious right after a volcanic eruption.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
But there are also surprises here: cannelloni with white chocolate sake and a luscious Paris-Brest with little hats of praline popcorn, luscious on their own.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Cold butter is whisked in at the end to add sheen and luscious body to the sauce before it’s finished with fresh lemon juice and a healthy dose of black pepper.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
The luscious, three-column design on this option adds a geometric, clean-line appearance to any aesthetic, and the shade of sage green is complementary to a slew of colors—even a brighter shade of pistachio.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
But there are also surprises here: cannelloni with white chocolate sake and a luscious Paris-Brest with little hats of praline popcorn, luscious on their own.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Cold butter is whisked in at the end to add sheen and luscious body to the sauce before it’s finished with fresh lemon juice and a healthy dose of black pepper.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
The luscious, three-column design on this option adds a geometric, clean-line appearance to any aesthetic, and the shade of sage green is complementary to a slew of colors—even a brighter shade of pistachio.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luscious
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Since the lawyers meet to try the city’s best restaurant, there are plenty of close-ups of their meals and everything looks delicious.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Pick up some bright red tomatoes for a salad, homemade soap, vegetables for a delicious dinner or fresh bread straight from the oven at your local market.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Joined by four extremely sensual dancers, Starr powered through her hits, fully choreographed and vocally impressive.—
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jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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To preserve two years worth of wartime love letters that are frisky, sensual, imaginative and, above all, honest.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Those dropshots are delightful toppings to the dessert collection of sweet spot strokes in Alcaraz’s armory.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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What began with her apprehension about how the kitten would adapt quickly turned into a delightful surprise.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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This French film featured the sexiest woman in the world at that time, Brigitte Bardot, who appears in the nude and whose husband might be impotent.—
Suzanne Jill Levine
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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La Piscine’s dark summer romp through the dangers of lust, jealousy, and gluttony proves nothing is ultimately sexier than the privilege of indifference.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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There’s a rare beauty in waking up to the reddish-orange glow of the morning sun over lush vineyards after a good night’s sleep under a twinkling night sky.—
Rafael Peña,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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With a set that featured lush green hills and intricate cultural motifs, the visuals matched the depth of his message: Puerto Rican culture was front and center — not for explanation but for celebration.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
12 July 2025
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The reality star also shared the baby’s sweet name: Teddi.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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Hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins, this sweet event also includes live music, food and drinks — including, of course, peach cocktails.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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Highland Ventures is ready to transform 525 N. Tryon into a more desirable office space after purchasing the building in May for $24 million.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2025
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Lack of charging infrastructure makes used electric vehicles less desirable than gas cars to some car buyers.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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