as in likes
positive regard for something
she has great relish for early morning walks, which she takes nearly every day
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as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relishes
Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
But White relishes a challenge.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Ivy relishes the opportunity to serve crabs to the occasional local or two three nights a week.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
The businessman clearly relishes giving visitors a seafaring experience.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
The artist, 35, works from home and relishes the ability to connect with people outside of her normal friend group.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
These were just the kind of fast-paced, blunt maneuvers that Bovino relishes.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
But White relishes a challenge.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
Music supervisor Matt Biffa relishes more than a few needle drops catered to scandalous character beats that only enrich this viewing experience.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Ivy relishes the opportunity to serve crabs to the occasional local or two three nights a week.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
The businessman clearly relishes giving visitors a seafaring experience.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
The artist, 35, works from home and relishes the ability to connect with people outside of her normal friend group.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishes
Noun
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The network already has minority stakes via the Growth Fund in the likes of Adolescence co-producer Warp Films, Two Rivers Media and Duck Soup, amongst others.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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That leaves the likes of Johnson, Zeev Buium, David Jiricek and Iowa prospects Carson Lambos, David Spacek, among others, to battle for the final lineup spot.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Another reader enjoys preserving a traditional family recipe.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Located on the state’s southeastern coast, just 30 minutes north of glitzy West Palm Beach, Jupiter enjoys a slower, more serene pace that’s perfect for lazy days of relaxing with a view of the water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Imagine knowing a fan has attended five shows in a year, loves heavy metal, drinks mocktails and always buys merch.—
Geoff Robins,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the overarching goal is aligning employee and shareholder interests, in reality, shareholders often have different priorities, time horizons and risk appetites.—
Erika Andersson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Their appetites portend our doom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Relishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relishes. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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