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
Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The Lavender Lady at Reverence at Epicurean Atlanta.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026
Monica Mendal, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Dishes available at Epicurean will come from countries large as India to as small as Guyana, spanning the globe from Mexico to Japan.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Go on fungi-finding forays with truffle-sniffing dogs at the Oregon Truffle Festival, or attend epicurean bashes like Alt Wine Fest, Queer Wine Fest, AAPI Food & Wine Festival, and the International Pinot Noir Celebration.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The Lavender Lady at Reverence at Epicurean Atlanta.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026
Adjective
The restaurant, meanwhile, features a gourmet menu featuring plenty of local seafood and cheeses that is sure to satiate epicurean travelers, while the hacienda-style courtyard is the perfect place to take in your delicious daily breakfast or a sunset cocktail before dinner.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Dishes available at Epicurean will come from countries large as India to as small as Guyana, spanning the globe from Mexico to Japan.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
Adjective
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Adding insult to injury, Hasna accuses Meriem of using her body to get a cushier, better paying job as maid inside the boss’ luxurious home.—
Jay Weissberg,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Side, back, and stomach sleepers all praise the pillows’ softness, luxurious feel, breathability, and coolness.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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And now, with a myriad of buzzy new restaurants helmed by some of France’s top chefs and curious creatives from around the world eager to experiment with the territory’s rich ingredients, Biarritz is becoming an epicure’s paradise in its own right.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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The epicure who dreamed up this last part was, allegedly, a priest.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Desserts like black tea panna cotta and topinambur mille-feuille were also delectable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The onsite eatery’s delectable dumpling soup and terrific teriyaki salmon more than make up for the spirited sin of their signature cocktail being made the wrong booze.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Anne Marie Panoringan, Culture OC food writer, notes that even for seasoned gastronomes, the value proposition feels off.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Painters, sculptors, designers, and young gastronomes with a forward-thinking vision have put down roots.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Jalapeno cream cheese, roasted corn, and chipotle dressing give these turkey wraps a delicious southwestern kick.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
23 May 2026
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These tips are simple for beginner gardeners eager to grow delicious, crunchy cucumbers this summer.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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That is objectively delightful.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The nearby Butterfly Garden, next to the parking lot, featured a young burgundy desert willow sporting delightful burgundy flowers.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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And at what point does self-promotion become self-indulgent?—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Many other traditionalists have made a version of Scruton’s critique, insisting that contemporary art reflects self-indulgent, relativistic, and impious tendencies.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The shorter duration of this program, which is the reason weight loss cannot be expected to pay such dividends as out west (where programs spill over a week), is not only extremely pleasant but also still gives you more than enough time to pick up new behaviors and carry them home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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So, for now, traders can leave their trading desks for a pleasant, long holiday weekend.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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