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to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relished
Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
With the Sugarcubes dissolved, Björk and Hooper’s Debut relished in cartwheeling beats and sensual delights.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
Brenner relished going to Brakke's races, especially at Road America in Elkhart Lake.
—Thomas Koetting, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
This team could press high, dominate possession within the final third and protect against counter-attacks due to their high number of players who relished a one-v-one tackle.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026
While liberal politicians stayed away to avoid a toxic association with bug-eating globalist elites, anti-establishment figures relished the conflict.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Jan. 2026
With its robust choral music community, the Twin Cities relished in the afternoon of healing music.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Whether Cami plays a big role in season three or goes back to her swimming pool is unclear, but Moore clearly relished dry land.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
Polak is a symbol of virtue where conscience reigns over fear and intimidation to refute the hateful and divisive rhetoric of people like Charile Kirk who self-righteously relished in denigrating and dehumanizing others in a most un-Christian way.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
O’Hara relished playing deluded snobs like this wealthy Manhattanite with artistic ambitions from director Tim Burton’s horror comedy about two dead owners of a country house who want to drive out its new buyers.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
With the Sugarcubes dissolved, Björk and Hooper’s Debut relished in cartwheeling beats and sensual delights.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
Brenner relished going to Brakke's races, especially at Road America in Elkhart Lake.
—Thomas Koetting, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
This team could press high, dominate possession within the final third and protect against counter-attacks due to their high number of players who relished a one-v-one tackle.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026
While liberal politicians stayed away to avoid a toxic association with bug-eating globalist elites, anti-establishment figures relished the conflict.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Jan. 2026
With its robust choral music community, the Twin Cities relished in the afternoon of healing music.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Whether Cami plays a big role in season three or goes back to her swimming pool is unclear, but Moore clearly relished dry land.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
Polak is a symbol of virtue where conscience reigns over fear and intimidation to refute the hateful and divisive rhetoric of people like Charile Kirk who self-righteously relished in denigrating and dehumanizing others in a most un-Christian way.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relished
Verb
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Premium sake should be enjoyed cold to appreciate its nuance and aromatics.—
Shindy Chen
February 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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That lack of rain many have enjoyed for three months in South Florida — allowing near uninterrupted opportunities for outdoor activities — comes at a cost.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Which is why this recognition was so appreciated by Bates, but also unexpected.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Scent is an under-appreciated sense, and one with deep connections to our mood and memory.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Although Carew savoured the experience of observing the A-listers at work, he is not fuelled by a desire to be the star in every project.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Barbados is a culinary destination to be savored, with cuisine ranging from the ubiquitous fish cutter sandwich to innovative and eco-driven tasting menus.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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But the backlash suggests On This Day… is still somewhat ahead of its time, and that viewers don’t want revered storytellers embracing artificial intelligence.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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Numerous vendors sold empty orange and clear plastic jugs that followers filled to take revered water home.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The couple—who got engaged last summer—stepped out for the 2026 Berlinale Film Festival last night; this time, looking equally loved up but embracing complete polar-opposite fashions.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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The red onion, the jalapeños, loved the ranch component.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These 5-second, 10-second and shot-clock turnovers are a good indicator of the aggressive style of full-court defense that Texas liked to play.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fernández liked the intent against the Wizards as much as the box score.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Entertainment Weekly can exclusively announce Dancing With the Stars Con 2026, the first edition of a new convention uniting past winners, fan-favorite alums, scads of pro partners, and even two members of the esteemed judging panel for a weekend of DWTS-centric events and activities.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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After the Seattle Seahawks clinched the win, NBC Sport's Maria Taylor presented the esteemed NFL trophy to former high school classmate Mike Macdonald, the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, who led the team to their second Super Bowl title in franchise history.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Candyland, after all, is strange — inspiring, cherished and definitely strange.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Over 60 members attended the champagne social, which has become a cherished tradition marking the beginning of the final diligence review process.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Relished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relished. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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