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delectable

[dih-lek-tuh-buhl] / dɪˈlɛk tə bəl /


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But it didn’t even have an original score, drawing instead on hits from the songbook of Celine Dion, played with delectable verve by the show’s co-author, Marla Mindelle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

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

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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