1
as in liking
positive regard for something
she has great relish for early morning walks, which she takes nearly every day
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2
as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
ate the bowl of ice cream with relish
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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relish
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
Still, this also is the type of career salvage job that Pat Riley seemingly relishes.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Those physical encounters, which SDFC’s players seemed to relish, likely added to Pumas’ attrition.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The company has since expanded the business to include sauerkraut, relish, potato chips, and, yes, Bloody Mary mixes.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
Still, this also is the type of career salvage job that Pat Riley seemingly relishes.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
Evan Bates and Madison Chock are still happily married and are relishing all their accomplishments at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Those physical encounters, which SDFC’s players seemed to relish, likely added to Pumas’ attrition.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relish
Noun
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Exaggerated Shapes Swabb is ready to move on from curved furniture and scalloped details galore, finding these styles to be a bit overused for her liking.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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The other, Damari, the middle child, has taken a liking for a different team.—
Sam McDowell
February 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 8,116 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit accuses the city of taking no efforts to stop trespassers and failing to compensate the owners for their loss of use and enjoyment of the property.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Purists should go into it expecting not a faithful adaptation, but a romp best enjoyed as romantasy fanfic.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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Physically and socially active, the Madisons still enjoy going on dates, sharing meals with friends, attending concerts and monthly visits to senior center across Henry County.—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, as a powerhouse couple, that fall more in step with the likes of Hailey and Justin Bieber’s individual style statements than, say, Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet’s joint method dressing.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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When serious plans were drawn up for the conquest of space in the late 1940s by the likes of Werner Von Braun, the question of astronauts had a simple and obvious answer – of course they'd be needed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Celebrate with an activity that allows for big release of energies, something athletic or competitive; a sedentary pleasure could lead to discord.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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These satanic majesties request the pleasure of your company.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Chris Seibert, whose 10 seasons as coach included four straight sectional titles and the 2021 Class 4A state championship, has been savoring that win.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Leerdam wanted to savor her victory.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Over the past couple of years, as millions of Americans began taking these GLP-1s — and as appetites have shrunk — restaurants started to notice.—
Allyson Reedy,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Today, travel appetites have changed.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Their contentment and their connection is undeniable.—
John E. Green,
Time,
1 Feb. 2026
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The most common feelings reflected contentment rather than passion.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relish. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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