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
Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
For a real epicurean adventure, dine at Capítulo Restaurant and Bar.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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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
As the dust settles, the country is upping its game and luring big spenders and mindful travelers eager to explore its epicurean, heritage, and wildlife offerings.
—Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
For a real epicurean adventure, dine at Capítulo Restaurant and Bar.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
Adjective
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For a warm winter take, consider the Hug bag in a luxurious pony hair, which has versatile appeal given it can be worn as both a crossbody and a clutch.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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Completely different vibes come from the second image, which shows a comfy, luxurious room outfitted with cushy furniture, plants, and artworks.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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Simic’s work is often described as surreal, darkly humorous, minimalist, the work of an impassioned epicure.—
Rowan Ricardo Phillips,
The New Republic,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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But 2024 was the year her delectable ‘80s-tinged pop graduated from the clubs to overflowing festival crowds.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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One species—the superb fairy wren of Australasia—lures predators away from their young by making darting movements and squeaky sounds to imitate the behavior of a delectable mouse.—
Harvey Whitehouse,
WIRED,
23 Jan. 2025
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Even the talented team executing the vision of the world-famous gastronome isn’t above getting creative to accommodate diners.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
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While both states hold their fair share of appeal for gastronomes, South Florida residents and visitors can experience both in one fell swoop at the beginning of the new year, with the 2025 Artisans of Wine and Food festival taking place on the sunny shores of Boca Raton.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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That would be a delicious irony — the ultimate cherry atop the revitalization cake.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The casual dining chain's comparable sales rose a delicious 31% in its most recent quarter, parent company Brinker International reported yesterday.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Just Our Luck is no different, offering a fresh and delightful spin to the fake dating trope with donuts, a winning lottery ticket and a rich cast of side characters (no pun intended).—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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As much as duos and groups are delightful, there’s something really lovely about going alone, too.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While most warming devices come only in plain blacks and grays, these go out of their way to look pleasant in four colorful designs.—
Clint Davis,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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With the 2024 selection, the Blackhawks took Jack Pridham, who has been a pleasant surprise this season.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This encourages mindfulness and helps partners discover new forms of pleasurable touch. Communicate and reflect.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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Partly in response to this successful campaign, some on the right have recently begun to view tobacco and other forms of nicotine delivery as not merely a pleasurable vice but a source of virtue.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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