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But I prefer it as a glaze — a swipe of goop over just-cooked scallops or shrimp, grilled chicken or vegetables or anything steamed, increases a dish’s delectability.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2020

She knows most would wager against its delectability.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2019

This was culinary stimulation bar none, cooked medium for absolute taste perfection and delectability upon the palate.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2015

Apart from the delectability of his work, it becomes increasingly clear that Monet, whose painting life began in the 1860s and spanned almost 70 years, was as fundamental to 20th century art as C�zanne.

From Time Magazine Archive

Has a drama abhorrent, bestial, repellent, and loathsome been changed into a thing of delectability by the potent agency of music?

From Chapters of Opera Being historical and critical observations and records concerning the lyric drama in New York from its earliest days down to the present time by Krehbiel, Henry Edward