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verb

past tense of relish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relished
Verb
  • It’s been a rare show that’s enjoyed — and embraced as cool — across a wide range of ages and audiences, with a high-energy pace, electronic music and an engaging kind of crowd interaction.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tuesday kicks off a historically merry period for investors, a stretch known familiarly as the Santa Claus rally for the positive stock market returns typically enjoyed during the holiday season, potentially bringing further gains to a largely cheery 2024 for equities.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Great shows are all over From a revered NorCal hard rock band to a beloved annual harmonica blowout, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
    Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The globe’s most revered value investor began his flirtation with Asia’s second-biggest economy in 2020.
    William Pesek, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Because of this and Hayden's esteemed reputation among Members and staff alike, the Speaker has full faith and confidence in Hayden's ability to lead the Speaker's office.
    Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
  • This particular listing is important since it was produced by an esteemed AI academic and professional association and garners a lot of hefty weight in the AI community at large.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Relished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relished. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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