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
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Most importantly, Alvarado relishes in his role as a tough-nosed, point-of-attack defender, an area the Knicks have had trouble despite building a roster with notable defenders across all positions.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Still, this also is the type of career salvage job that Pat Riley seemingly relishes.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
She’s written books of essays and relishes helping people feel seen.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
But being able to stroll through them is a moment every high school team relishes.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Kyiv, Ukraine — Vladimir Putin does not want a deal, and the sweetness of being begged to entertain one is something the Russian president relishes.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
This is the sort of high-pressure challenge Mount relishes.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
No hot water baths or pressure canning, the technique uses modern day refrigerators and freezers to store small batches of homemade jams, condiments and spreads, plus chutneys, pickles, relishes and ketchups.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
Of course, Butler still relishes the play that changed his life.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Trump knows that well and clearly relishes the inauthentic.
—James Warren, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Carol, clearly missing human contact, relishes the moment, and the two end up sleeping together.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Mora doesn’t have anything to prove, but still relishes in proving people wrong.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025
But even with a difficult obstacle ahead, the light is still on for Walpole, and quarterback Blake Pileski relishes the challenge in front of him.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Veronica Swift relishes the challenge.
—Helena Alonso Paisley, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
For a man who clearly relishes his status, this is no small loss.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
In an era when many kids prefer to shoot first and maybe play some defense later, the 5-foot-7 Thomas relishes her time without the ball just as much as her time with it in her hands.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Most importantly, Alvarado relishes in his role as a tough-nosed, point-of-attack defender, an area the Knicks have had trouble despite building a roster with notable defenders across all positions.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Still, this also is the type of career salvage job that Pat Riley seemingly relishes.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
She’s written books of essays and relishes helping people feel seen.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
But being able to stroll through them is a moment every high school team relishes.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Kyiv, Ukraine — Vladimir Putin does not want a deal, and the sweetness of being begged to entertain one is something the Russian president relishes.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
This is the sort of high-pressure challenge Mount relishes.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
No hot water baths or pressure canning, the technique uses modern day refrigerators and freezers to store small batches of homemade jams, condiments and spreads, plus chutneys, pickles, relishes and ketchups.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
The president who relishes causing offense now takes offense at the ongoing intrusion from a ghost of his past.
—Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
Of course, Butler still relishes the play that changed his life.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Trump knows that well and clearly relishes the inauthentic.
—James Warren, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Carol, clearly missing human contact, relishes the moment, and the two end up sleeping together.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Mora doesn’t have anything to prove, but still relishes in proving people wrong.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025
But even with a difficult obstacle ahead, the light is still on for Walpole, and quarterback Blake Pileski relishes the challenge in front of him.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Veronica Swift relishes the challenge.
—Helena Alonso Paisley, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
For a man who clearly relishes his status, this is no small loss.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishes
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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RynnBrain now puts Alibaba in competition with the likes of Nvidia and Google which are developing their own AI models for robots.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In his free time, Jonathan enjoys coaching youth basketball, trying new restaurants and hanging with friends.—
Jonathan M. Alexander,
Houston Chronicle,
12 Feb. 2026
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Marie enjoys going out to eat and has a particular love for Chinese food, sushi, and Haitian cuisine.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The studio was then owned by wildcatter Marvin Davis, a six-foot-four, three-hundred-pound man of Falstaffian appetites.—
Gabriel Sherman,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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For appetites large and small, these delightful dishes are worth seeking in Atlanta this month.—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Larter is a genetically gifted goddess, but the human spirit loves to aspire, and Larter is a good ambassador for any woman who wants to believe the best is not behind her.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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My son loves the fun parts of puppy parenting like snuggling, petting, playing, and running together.—
Angela Hatem,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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