as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relishing
No matter, not with the Wizards relishing another defeat that improved their lottery odds, and not on an afternoon when Adebayo’s teammates found the scoring nearly as easy as their team captain did in the previous meeting.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Hince is relishing the chance to share his memories of Queen with the world.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The New Jersey native is relishing the opportunity to be the NXT women’s champion and proving the doubters wrong.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Here was an orchestra engaged in every nerve and sinew — and heart — at one with its conductor, audibly relishing every minute.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Calipari is a Hall of Fame coach who is all too used to this stage and will be relishing another opportunity to take the Razorbacks to the Sweet 16.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Leonard and his players are relishing every moment of their first trip to the NCAA Tournament and hope fans will now know, at the very least, where the school is located.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
And Marlins players taking part are relishing the chance to represent their countries.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Still, Republicans were relishing the opportunity to scrutinize the former Democratic president under oath.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Hince is relishing the chance to share his memories of Queen with the world.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The New Jersey native is relishing the opportunity to be the NXT women’s champion and proving the doubters wrong.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Here was an orchestra engaged in every nerve and sinew — and heart — at one with its conductor, audibly relishing every minute.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Calipari is a Hall of Fame coach who is all too used to this stage and will be relishing another opportunity to take the Razorbacks to the Sweet 16.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Leonard and his players are relishing every moment of their first trip to the NCAA Tournament and hope fans will now know, at the very least, where the school is located.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
And Marlins players taking part are relishing the chance to represent their countries.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Still, Republicans were relishing the opportunity to scrutinize the former Democratic president under oath.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishing
Verb
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Josh gets to sit back, relax and focus on being a dad while enjoying the fleeting moments of high school ball before Michaela heads to college.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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These are the public spaces that guests mill about in—sipping a berry cooler at the long bar, enjoying a glass of malbec and a read by the stove, or playing monopoly at the communal table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some vacationers relish lounging by the pool with a good book, taking a walk on the beach, or savoring spa time.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Baked into our calendar and customs are endless mechanisms for marking time, for savoring, for taking stock, for starting fresh.—
Risa Polansky Shiman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Kaiko continues adjusting to life indoors, Turner hopes her story will help others recognize the long‑term consequences of unethical breeding—and the difference a safe, loving home can make.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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All of our kids, every single one of them, protecting them, loving them, showing up for them.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Relishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relishing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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