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as in gourmet
a person with refined tastes in food and wine a finicky gourmand who vacationed in Europe every year simply for the wine

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as in pig
one who eats greedily or too much the kind of gourmand who swallows food without even pausing to taste it

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How does the noun gourmand contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of gourmand are epicure, gastronome, and gourmet. While all these words mean "one who takes pleasure in eating and drinking," gourmand implies a hearty appetite for good food and drink, not without discernment, but with less than a gourmet's.

When would epicure be a good substitute for gourmand?

The synonyms epicure and gourmand are sometimes interchangeable, but epicure implies fastidiousness and voluptuousness of taste.

When can gastronome be used instead of gourmand?

Although the words gastronome and gourmand have much in common, gastronome implies that one has studied extensively the history and rituals of haute cuisine.

When could gourmet be used to replace gourmand?

The meanings of gourmet and gourmand largely overlap; however, gourmet implies being a connoisseur in food and drink and the discriminating enjoyment of them.

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Recent Examples of gourmand Give me a delicious gourmand or a juicy fruity floral moment any day. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024 For those searching for a more elegant take on a delectable gourmand, consider Dior’s Vanilla Diorama. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 Almost two years ago, the team at AYS Hospitality introduced New York to Mr. Moto, a fictional gourmand and art connoisseur. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024 It’s become a staffer favorite for its charming juxtaposition of fruits and gourmands. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gourmand 
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  • The races happen daily and feature pigs and wiener dogs dressed like hot dogs.
    Sheila Vilvens, Cincinnati.com, 20 July 2017
  • The league has rescued monkeys, pigs, ponies, even a drug dealer's cougar, and thousands of dogs and cats every year.
    John Kass, chicagotribune.com, 19 July 2017
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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
  • 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
  • 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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“Gourmand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gourmand. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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