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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Guests can experience the ultimate weekend by booking the ‘Lake Oconee Food & Wine Epicurean Package’ with access to five of the top events during the weekend.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Fancy Feast Madrid’s historic food markets are being gradually modernized into epicurean food courts.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noun
And on the wine side, The Epicurean’s Atlas: The Encyclopaedic Cellar went for whopping $16.8 million in Hong Kong.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Guests can experience the ultimate weekend by booking the ‘Lake Oconee Food & Wine Epicurean Package’ with access to five of the top events during the weekend.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Moffett has spent almost three decades embracing life in the South and helping to define Charlotte’s burgeoning epicurean landscape.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Fancy Feast Madrid’s historic food markets are being gradually modernized into epicurean food courts.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
Adjective
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The portfolio features a range of expressions, from the crisp Blanco to the luxurious Ultima Reserva Extra Añejo.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Leave it up to Sferra to render the traditional ruffled bedskirt in a rich, luxurious way.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 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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Three delectable desserts: the alpine honey cake, the olive oil panna cotta with wedges of grapefruit and kumquats and the grapefruit and Campari ice with shavings.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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One side sparkles brightly with color — a cheerful expression of rebirth and springtime, featuring stones like chrysoprase, mother-of-pearl and rhodonite in delectable pastel hues.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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For visiting gastronomes, the Great House Bar is perfect for a refreshing margarita bathed in the golden glow of sunset, while The Cove comes equipped with a wealth of local favorites to sample, with options like jerk chicken wings, cracked conch and conch salad all gracing the menu.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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After sampling a few local cheeses, visiting gastronomes can embark on an in-depth immersion into the region’s dairy industry with a trip to Ecoagroturismo Arqueixal, a small-scale operation that provides ample insight into the Galicia of yore.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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My favorite way to use it up is by making zucchini butter—a luscious, versatile spread that is just as delicious on sandwiches as it is tossed with pasta.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Fried rice is delicious on its own, but a block of extra-firm tofu can make this dish significantly more substantial and filling.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Further, mentorship and collaborative learning, along with providing the right tooling and platforms, can support inexperienced developers and deliver a delightful developer experience to the entire engineering team.—
Faruk Muratovic,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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These ads — presented as teasers, TV spots, and a theatrical trailer that seemed to begin as a very serious-minded tribute to Disney’s great history — served as a delightful introduction to a character that would grow to become one of the studio’s most popular.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Make sure to learn about Filipino values, avoid superiority, and be a pleasant neighbor in this country that is welcoming you.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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View 7 Images The Tiffin GH1 all-terrain camper van was one of the most pleasant RV surprises of 2024.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The experience for visiting players now is usually far less pleasurable.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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However, dietitians say human kibble could get boring and strips food of its cultural, social, and pleasurable effects.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
7 May 2025
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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