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
For example, every state seems to have a signature epicurean specialty, such as Cochinita Pibil, a stew of pork slow-roasted in a banana leaf and Sopa de Lima, a traditional lime soup made with chicken or beef and served with tortilla chips.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
The pups have the epicurean delight of suckling one of the highest fat-content milks in the animal kingdom.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
24 Nov. 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.
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Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
For example, every state seems to have a signature epicurean specialty, such as Cochinita Pibil, a stew of pork slow-roasted in a banana leaf and Sopa de Lima, a traditional lime soup made with chicken or beef and served with tortilla chips.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This summer, a series of events, exhibitions, and festivities will celebrate the return of the World Cup to Dallas, adding extra appeal to a city that’s been enjoying a major epicurean renaissance of late.
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Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
The pups have the epicurean delight of suckling one of the highest fat-content milks in the animal kingdom.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
Noun
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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.
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The epicure who dreamed up this last part was, allegedly, a priest.
Adjective
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Design Within Reach aims to make luxurious designer furniture pieces from the past and present just a little more accessible for online shoppers.
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Shunya will be able to fly a pilot and either six passengers with a bit of luggage, or four in more luxurious seating.
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Founded in 2017 by three Italian food journalists and gastronomes, Luciano Pignataro, Albert Sapere and Barbara Guerra, 50 Top Pizza ranks pizzas around the world.
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For specialty dining, gastronomes will geek out at Chef Daniel Boulud’s signature Le Voyage completely redesigned in a new color palette with a private dining room.
Adjective
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Patrons can opt for either the chef’s tasting menu or the four-course menu, both of which include seafood, wagyu, and delectable desserts.
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Various grocers sell their own variation of rotisserie chicken; however, Consumer Reports found that six stores in particular have the most flavorful, delectable birds.
Adjective
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Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
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That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.
Adjective
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Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.
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Sidny Lopes Cabral’s delightful curling strike was one of the great World Cup moments and the image of him in the crowd right after was poignant.
Adjective
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Retailers globally have quickly adopted the trend, which allows consumers to feel smarter in their shopping - being both self-indulgent and financially responsible at exactly the same time.
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And at what point does self-promotion become self-indulgent?
Adjective
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Despite the minimalism and lack of physical controls, the EX30 interior isn’t a bad place to be—Volvo’s interior designers tend to understand the assignment well, and the textures and materials are pleasant to the touch.
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This was a pleasant surprise given the significant worldwide controversy surrounding Huawei’s dominance in constructing 4G infrastructure.
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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