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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Discovering the Riviera Maya With its diverse attractions and luxurious resorts, the Riviera Maya remains one of the top destinations for families and wellness travelers.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Luxury 2-story Tiny Home Living off the grid has never looked so luxurious.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 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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For morning sustenance, Demolition Coffee is ready and waiting with fresh coffee each morning, and Buttery Baking House provides delectable pastries and hot meals for the perfect brunch.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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The draw is its delectable aroma that smells good enough to eat (which makes sense since cheirosa means to smell delicious in Portuguese).—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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The hour-long experience—set to debut in Tokyo this spring—has been well received by curious gastronomes and tech enthusiasts alike craving the next big thing.—
Kristin Tablang,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Get The Recipe 11 of 32 Frozen Lemonade Pie Transform lackluster lemonade concentrate into a delicious frozen treat with this no-bake recipe.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Enjoy a leisurely swim in the Caribbean Sea before sitting down for lunch at one of the many beachside restaurants serving delicious Creole food, sandwiches on fresh baguettes, excellent crêpes, and a dizzying variety of ice creams.—
Martinique Tourism Authority,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, the anime is a throwback to the days where Goku used to channel Jackie Chan, using plates and chairs to fight opponents larger than himself with delightful yet stunning action animation.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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And Then, There’s Power Shot As delightful as the drive experience is, there is one more feature the driver will find delightful: Power Shot.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This driver encompasses the literal reasons for scented products—think masking unpleasant odors, creating a pleasant scent for your home, and making up for a lack of fresh air.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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My experience with the Phone 3a Pro has been mostly pleasant.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sultry music is played to set the tone while staff gently introduces attendees to pleasurable sensations—tracing soft touches along their thighs, caressing their décolleté with silky fur, or running fingers through their hair, as well as decorating them with flowers and crystals.—
Aubree Nichols,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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This encourages mindfulness and helps partners discover new forms of pleasurable touch. Communicate and reflect.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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