as in gourmet
a person with refined tastes in food and wine
an epicurean with a beautifully equipped kitchen
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Recent Examples of epicurean
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Guests can experience the ultimate weekend by booking the ‘Lake Oconee Food & Wine Epicurean Package’ with access to five of the top events during the weekend.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
For a real epicurean adventure, dine at Capítulo Restaurant and Bar.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
And on the wine side, The Epicurean’s Atlas: The Encyclopaedic Cellar went for whopping $16.8 million in Hong Kong.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Guests can experience the ultimate weekend by booking the ‘Lake Oconee Food & Wine Epicurean Package’ with access to five of the top events during the weekend.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Adjective
As the dust settles, the country is upping its game and luring big spenders and mindful travelers eager to explore its epicurean, heritage, and wildlife offerings.
—Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
For a real epicurean adventure, dine at Capítulo Restaurant and Bar.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
Adjective
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The hotel’s Nine Kingdoms of Bali experience includes luxurious accommodations, a tour of Klungkung Palace and lunch with one of the royals.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The inside is super soft and comfy, more comfy and luxurious than the microfiber-type fleece.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Biggest Fear: Pain of their own insecurity, uncertainty. Type 7: The Enthusiast/Epicure The enthusiast/epicure looks to explore all the wonders of life and are always on the hunt for new experiences and adventures.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
Peoplemag,
25 Apr. 2024
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Simic’s work is often described as surreal, darkly humorous, minimalist, the work of an impassioned epicure.—
Rowan Ricardo Phillips,
The New Republic,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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But 2024 was the year her delectable ‘80s-tinged pop graduated from the clubs to overflowing festival crowds.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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One species—the superb fairy wren of Australasia—lures predators away from their young by making darting movements and squeaky sounds to imitate the behavior of a delectable mouse.—
Harvey Whitehouse,
WIRED,
23 Jan. 2025
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Even the talented team executing the vision of the world-famous gastronome isn’t above getting creative to accommodate diners.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
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While both states hold their fair share of appeal for gastronomes, South Florida residents and visitors can experience both in one fell swoop at the beginning of the new year, with the 2025 Artisans of Wine and Food festival taking place on the sunny shores of Boca Raton.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Making delicious meals at home shouldn’t come at the expense of your sanity.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Shakers Bar & Grill serves delicious fish and barbecued meats to a spirited mix of locals and tourists on the patio of a traditional wooden house.—
Patrick Scott,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sitting at the desk, which was outlined by windows on three sides, made answering emails equal parts delightful and distracting.—
Alexandra Cheney,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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In addition to being a delightful romance, Saving Face is also a fantastic rumination on the labyrinthine relationship between mother and daughter.—
Sadie Collins,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While most warming devices come only in plain blacks and grays, these go out of their way to look pleasant in four colorful designs.—
Clint Davis,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Image While perfectly pleasant to watch, the movement here, paired with the sentimental music, telegraphs a gravity that feels put on from the outside, rather than emanating from some deeper internal purpose or choreographic motor.—
Siobhan Burke,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Try to identify the circumstances in which the friendship is still pleasurable and reorganize your time and your plans around them.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2025
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The event was sublime in its execution, all things considered, and in its ability to create a consistently safe and immensely pleasurable experience for the roughly 28,000 fans who passed through the gates each day.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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