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delectable

[dih-lek-tuh-buhl] / dɪˈlɛk tə bəl /


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Depending on how much you add, you might even get a delectable little Oh, what is that? pucker at the end of each bite.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

“Cake From Lucie” features Lucia Bell-Epstein’s stunning, colorful photography of Ms. de Ferrier’s delectable desserts, her quaint cake shop and the lush gardens at her family’s château.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

Our critic raved that “Broadway has not seen a more delectable diversion this season.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026

Despite Jane Wickline’s delightfully awkward cringe and Sarah Sherman’s delectable insanity, only one “Saturday Night Live” cast member picks up votes this round.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

Despite the tension in my stomach, I eat as much as I can, although none of the delectable food makes any impression on me.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins


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