as in epicure
a person with refined tastes in food and wine
gastronomes from all over make the pilgrimage to this temple of haute cuisine
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Recent Examples of gastronome
Au Crocodile Lauded by Michelin reviewers, chefs, gastronomes, and diners alike, Au Crocodile is a fine-dining institution that carries a rich legacy.
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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
Need a holiday gift for your favorite gastronome?
—Sofia Perez, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Renowned for its bouchons (traditional restaurants offering hearty, authentic cuisine), Lyon is a paradise for gastronomes and one of the destinations in Europe where travelers save most vacation time.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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
Need a holiday gift for your favorite gastronome?
—Sofia Perez, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Renowned for its bouchons (traditional restaurants offering hearty, authentic cuisine), Lyon is a paradise for gastronomes and one of the destinations in Europe where travelers save most vacation time.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gastronome
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
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This recipe, which Melissa Clark adapted from the molecular gastronomist Hervé This, forgoes the cream, eggs and hand mixers required by many mousses, prioritizing chocolate and chocolate alone.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2022
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One of the first diets was introduced in the 1840s by a Presbyterian minister named Sylvester Graham, historic gastronomist Sarah Lohman told Live Science.—
Fiza Pirani,
ajc,
10 July 2018
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“Gastronome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gastronome. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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