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delectable

[dih-lek-tuh-buhl] / dɪˈlɛk tə bəl /


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Over and over again, he seduces us with color, engages us with delectable subject matter, and then stuns us with his overwhelming pictorial intelligence and inventiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Based in Paris, David Lebovitz has been giving us delectable recipes for more than 25 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Creamy, sweet and packed with umami, this cheese is absolutely delectable crumbled in your favorite salads and paired with fresh fruits and preserved meats.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025

At its simplest, freshly cut corn straight off the cob is perfectly delectable.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

Remembering the delectable meal the fisher had inadvertently provided for him, the young dog determined to repeat it.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford




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