as in gourmet
informal
a person who enjoys and cares about food very much
The restaurant is very popular among foodies.
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Recent Examples of foodie
In the social media era, foodies love trying fun flavors.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Where to Eat and Drink Maastricht has an impressive foodie scene with a focus on French cuisine.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
In Morgan Hill, that means guests and local foodies can expect a 215-seat Charlie Palmer restaurant and bar, with ingredients — including olive oil — sourced from the hotel gardens, small-batch coffee roasted on site and wines from local vineyards.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
History and museums are well within reach, walkability is a massive perk and modern food and hospitality turn this small city into a true foodie destination.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Where to Eat and Drink Maastricht has an impressive foodie scene with a focus on French cuisine.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
In Morgan Hill, that means guests and local foodies can expect a 215-seat Charlie Palmer restaurant and bar, with ingredients — including olive oil — sourced from the hotel gardens, small-batch coffee roasted on site and wines from local vineyards.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
History and museums are well within reach, walkability is a massive perk and modern food and hospitality turn this small city into a true foodie destination.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodie
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Diptyque Set of 5 Miniature Candles Courtesy of brand 4/25 Diptyque Holiday Edition Miniature Candles Set $100 Nordstrom For the candle connoisseur who appreciates a sophisticated scent, this gorgeous set of five is sure to spark joy.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
17 Jan. 2025
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Experts say that those that love pickles as a flavor tend to be fiercely loyal to the flavor profile and are even connoisseurs about the regional differences between pickle brine.—
John Kell,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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He will be called a fascist and a coward and a dilettante.—
The Editors,
National Review,
31 Oct. 2024
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Back in the 1930s, Cocteau was dubbed a dilettante.—
Harriet Quick,
theweek,
17 July 2024
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodie. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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