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
Hollywood's first summer blockbuster is aces across the board, from sheer terror to the unforgettable John Williams score (which keeps the dread going even without the toothy predator).
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 June 2025
During production, watercolor paper is pressed together through metal rollers, which gives the paper its classic, toothy texture and super-absorbent quality.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
The Academy Museum in Los Angeles has opened a special exhibit featuring the last surviving Jaws shark prop (restored to its former toothy glory).
—Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
But there's no denying that their toothy, mischievous grins and furry bodies have become a global sensation — sparking long lines outside toy stores, selling out online within minutes, and listing for double or triple their original price on resale markets.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 18 June 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 June 2025
During production, watercolor paper is pressed together through metal rollers, which gives the paper its classic, toothy texture and super-absorbent quality.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
The Academy Museum in Los Angeles has opened a special exhibit featuring the last surviving Jaws shark prop (restored to its former toothy glory).
—Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
But there's no denying that their toothy, mischievous grins and furry bodies have become a global sensation — sparking long lines outside toy stores, selling out online within minutes, and listing for double or triple their original price on resale markets.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toothy
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Death cap mushrooms are easily mistaken for other edible varieties, and reportedly possess a sweet taste that belies their potent toxicity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Wild ginger is different from culinary ginger and is not edible.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Yang had designed his interiors to incorporate a tasteful mix of Western and Eastern décor: a wall covered in de Gournay wallpaper here, a Serge Mouille light fixture there, Joseon pottery and contemporary Korean art scattered throughout.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
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In line with past seasons, the latest collection of Bear episodes features a plethora of tasteful rock ‘n’ roll needle drops, courtesy of co-music supervisors Christopher Storer and Josh Senior, who also serve as the series’ showrunner and executive producer, respectively.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
2 July 2025
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“Toothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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