as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relishing
Carey accompanied them, beaming, gladly relishing the homage.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Nicki Minaj is relishing in the rewards for her recent support for the MAGA movement.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
In quasi-noir mode, the action cuts back repeatedly to Elliot in rough shape in a police interrogation room, being questioned by two detectives (Margaret Cho and Johnny Knoxville, relishing the chance to shove aside their anticonventional reputations and play stern authority figures).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Eric Tweedle, 37, went to Indiana for two years before transferring to the University of Georgia, was relishing every moment of the tailgate.
—Alie Skowronski, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2026
But for now, Spanberger is also relishing the chance to shape a new image of what a Virginia governor can be — particularly for the littlest Virginians.
—Margaret Barthel, NPR, 16 Jan. 2026
As could be heard in the far-off chants of his name from the away end at the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere in St James’ Park, the Leeds die-hards are relishing this cinematic pivot from Aaronson.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
But after more than two decades relishing his role as the gleeful contrarian, the persona has now become more true character than occasional outlandish caricature.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
For now, nothing wrong with relishing those first-quarter moments when Jaime strikes to the scorers’ table.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Nicki Minaj is relishing in the rewards for her recent support for the MAGA movement.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
In quasi-noir mode, the action cuts back repeatedly to Elliot in rough shape in a police interrogation room, being questioned by two detectives (Margaret Cho and Johnny Knoxville, relishing the chance to shove aside their anticonventional reputations and play stern authority figures).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Eric Tweedle, 37, went to Indiana for two years before transferring to the University of Georgia, was relishing every moment of the tailgate.
—Alie Skowronski, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2026
But for now, Spanberger is also relishing the chance to shape a new image of what a Virginia governor can be — particularly for the littlest Virginians.
—Margaret Barthel, NPR, 16 Jan. 2026
As could be heard in the far-off chants of his name from the away end at the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere in St James’ Park, the Leeds die-hards are relishing this cinematic pivot from Aaronson.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
But after more than two decades relishing his role as the gleeful contrarian, the persona has now become more true character than occasional outlandish caricature.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
For now, nothing wrong with relishing those first-quarter moments when Jaime strikes to the scorers’ table.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishing
Verb
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In the middle of it all, songwriter Diane Warren paused to take a selfie, still evidently enjoying the giddy thrill of being in a room full of fellow hopefuls even after 17 times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Although quantifying morale and momentum is hard, by the end of 2025, the Democrats were enjoying an upturn in both.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After all, any chance to save a few dollars is one worth savoring.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Despite the grind of an NFL career, Jarrett is savoring life as a dad.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hašek is athletic royalty in the small, hockey-loving country in central Europe.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Volkswagen’s The Force, 2011 Just try to resist smiling while watching this adorable Volkswagen commercial, which combines youthful ambition and some loving sleight of hand.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Relishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relishing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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