as in gourmet
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a person who enjoys and cares about food very much
The restaurant is very popular among foodies.
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Recent Examples of foodie
Wine and Culture Fest Washington, D.C., July 17-20 July’s Wine + Culture Fest is an elevated wine festival with interactive sessions and social events, taking place in one of the best foodie cities in the country.
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Mariette Williams, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
The aspiring restaurateur accidentally sells his soul to the devil for a PR blitz that includes a foodie magazine cover story – and the devil's emissary, Elias Woodstone (Matt Walsh), is trying to kill Jay to expedite the soul-collecting process.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 May 2025
There are also barbecue trails for meat-loving foodies, as well as some wineries and breweries close by that are worth a visit.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
For more foodie fun, join the Let’s Eat, Orlando Facebook group.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
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Mariette Williams, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
The aspiring restaurateur accidentally sells his soul to the devil for a PR blitz that includes a foodie magazine cover story – and the devil's emissary, Elias Woodstone (Matt Walsh), is trying to kill Jay to expedite the soul-collecting process.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 May 2025
There are also barbecue trails for meat-loving foodies, as well as some wineries and breweries close by that are worth a visit.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
For more foodie fun, join the Let’s Eat, Orlando Facebook group.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodie
Noun
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Everybody—from beaded bag connoisseurs to wellness influencers—are talking about sardines.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
27 May 2025
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In Paris, the animation becomes truly splendid under this connoisseur extraordinaire of a director.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
20 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
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
Noun
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The choice between a bureaucrat and a dilettante to run an army − in his days, like in ours − seems like an obvious one.—
Michel Anteby,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2025
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Him and all the other dilettantes who don’t know the wonders of VistaVision.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodie. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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