as in gourmet
a person with refined tastes in food and wine
an epicurean with a beautifully equipped kitchen
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Recent Examples of epicurean
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
Ducasse’s immense contributions to the culinary world were witnessed at The Summit’s headlining gala dinner, where some of the epicurean world’s biggest names, like Eric Ripert and Daniel Boulud, praised Ducasse’s skills and mentoring via pre-recorded video statements.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Selene San Felice, Axios, 31 July 2024
Moore did not buy the physical buildings from Dickson but took over management of the Epicurean Group of establishments and employees.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
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Noun
Reverie Social Table With just one community table, Reverie offers the Mother City’s most exclusive epicurean experience.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
Ducasse’s immense contributions to the culinary world were witnessed at The Summit’s headlining gala dinner, where some of the epicurean world’s biggest names, like Eric Ripert and Daniel Boulud, praised Ducasse’s skills and mentoring via pre-recorded video statements.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
How to watch: The Epicurean Hotel in Tampa hosts the finale 6-9pm on Monday.
—Selene San Felice, Axios, 31 July 2024
Moore did not buy the physical buildings from Dickson but took over management of the Epicurean Group of establishments and employees.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
Adjective
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The living quarters are outfitted with luxurious materials, such as marble, teak, and bronze, as well as chic pieces from the Elie Saab Maison collection.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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The spa pairs the area’s historic healing legacy with a hyper-modern approach, elevated by luxurious Italian design and warm hospitality.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Ever since, keen epicures had been ardently awaiting his next move.—
Sarah Khan,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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Biggest Fear: Pain of their own insecurity, uncertainty. Type 7: The Enthusiast/Epicure The enthusiast/epicure looks to explore all the wonders of life and are always on the hunt for new experiences and adventures.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
Peoplemag,
25 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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Known for its fusion of Southern American and West African flavors, the restaurant has carved out a delectable niche in Richmond’s thriving food scene.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Any first-timers might mistakenly make their way only through the most obvious options—classic breakfast plates and waffles—but the Texas Melts have always been perhaps the most delectable category on the menu.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The California Michelin Guide was revealed on Wednesday night in Sacramento, with the tire company that moonlights as a gastronome bible handing out stars to restaurants up and down the Golden State.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 July 2025
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So, has the gastronome ever been offered a foodie TV show?—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Heavy and unadorned, this simple slab of metal makes delicious pizza pies that are crispy and crusty in all the right places.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 July 2025
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Playing Francis Cobb was a great delicious blessing top to bottom.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The action is well-choreographed, and the on-stage performances are convincing replicas of real K-pop girl groups, but nothing in the film is as delightful as the way the animators contort the faces of the leads with some manga inspired faces and reactions.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
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What began with her apprehension about how the kitten would adapt quickly turned into a delightful surprise.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The hangout scenes once again are pleasurable, even if Kenzari and Marinelli are underutilized aside from their daredevilry in the early car chase.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
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That is, whether people would lose the ability to sense when their body is experiencing a noxious stimuli, if enough of those stimuli are paired with a pleasurable reward.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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