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delectable

[dih-lek-tuh-buhl] / dɪˈlɛk tə bəl /


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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

The result: I took an inexpensive yoga class at a beautiful studio, and I ate the most delectable pastry I’ve ever had.

From MarketWatch May 19, 2026

Suzanna’s problems include the apparent near-insolvency of her father upon his death—possibly jeopardizing her studies in psychology—and the untender mercies of her mother, Susan, played with delectable evil-queen imperiousness by Linda Emond.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 7, 2026

Dessert was the sesame mochi xiao long bao, a delectable finish that didn’t disappoint.

From Salon Oct. 31, 2025

Green, like some famished dragon with its sights set on a delectable prince to devour.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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