1
as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a tasteful arrangement of white flowers and dark greenery
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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a line of microwavable frozen entrées that are surprisingly tasteful
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Recent Examples of tasteful
The tasting room is brightly lit with tasteful displays of wines and other merchandise, along with multiple indoor and outdoor seating areas for sampling wine.
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Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The band’s core, as usual, is based around its tasteful rhythm section and chunky guitars, with Sol and backing singers soaring above, but the keyboards, horns and ‘80s musical references keep it upbeat; the lyrics are often Christian-themed but less overtly than their recent releases.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
Sure, the overuse of AI is inevitable, but tasteful use could be extraordinary.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
Her Elsa Peretti for Tiffany tassel pendant adds a layer of tasteful artistry.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
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Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The band’s core, as usual, is based around its tasteful rhythm section and chunky guitars, with Sol and backing singers soaring above, but the keyboards, horns and ‘80s musical references keep it upbeat; the lyrics are often Christian-themed but less overtly than their recent releases.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
Sure, the overuse of AI is inevitable, but tasteful use could be extraordinary.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
Her Elsa Peretti for Tiffany tassel pendant adds a layer of tasteful artistry.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteful
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To bring back that upscale aesthetic, the Casino Royal will have a dress code that requires jackets for men and elegant dress for women.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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In 2024, Evangelista made an elegant return to the Met Gala.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Each chapter takes you right into a nonna's home in a different region—the pages read like a delicious road trip through the country.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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This countertop oven bakes the perfect pizza, delicious cookies and toasts evenly.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Much of the aesthetic was defined by long-slung, horizontal homes that were intended to emulate the graceful expanse of the midwest Prairie.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind.—
Ernie Cowan,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Also receiving handsome compensation, though not a CEO, at WWE and UFC owner TKO?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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Thankfully, Dornan’s handsome features didn’t hamper his acting career in the long run.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
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Shortly after a fine break, Journalism had gotten forced toward the rail in the classic Derby crush but was deftly piloted clear by jockey Umberto Rispoli.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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While medium-width sneakers and the occasional flat fit fine, wide-width sandals are usually a requirement.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Tasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteful. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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