1
as in liking
positive regard for something
she has great relish for early morning walks, which she takes nearly every day
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2
as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
ate the bowl of ice cream with relish
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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relish
Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
Quick appetizer: Spread cream cheese on bagel chips or melba toast rounds and top with a dollop of cranberry relish.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Democratic tax writers are relishing the friction within the GOP conference over what to do about the SALT cap.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Additionally, each Farmhouse Feast includes sides such as housemade bread and celery dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans with ham, macaroni and cheese, cranberry relish, freshly baked rolls and pumpkin pie.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
Quick appetizer: Spread cream cheese on bagel chips or melba toast rounds and top with a dollop of cranberry relish.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
Donald Trump idolizes dictators and relishes dictator-like power.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Democratic tax writers are relishing the friction within the GOP conference over what to do about the SALT cap.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relish
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There’s an image of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who was arrested in 2022 for not wearing her hijab to the Iranian morality police’s liking and died in custody under suspicious circumstances, tugging on the Grand Ayatollah’s beard with her hair free-flowing.Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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Working in batches or if your air fryer is large enough, fry salmon, broccoli and potatoes together for 10-12 minutes at 400F., until salmon is cooked to your liking. Serve salmon with potatoes and broccoli and drizzle the remaining honey-miso mixture throughout.Fox News, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Part of the internet’s enjoyment about it may be down to changing viewing habits and the evolution of community.Callum Booth, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Food affordability and accessibility was shown in the data to be a huge barrier to enjoyment and satisfaction, Dugan said.Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Plenty of good food, being surrounded by the best music, and a taste of a one-of-a-kind culture for guests to enjoy.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Bundle up, lace up your hiking shoes, and enjoy a brisk hike through Lyonia Preserve.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
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There were stories of wild bacchanals involving nudists, and grand parties attended by the likes of artist Andy Warhol, jazz musician Charlie Parker and Nobel laureate physicist Richard Feynman.Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Its large and vibrant display makes your daily scrolling and streaming a pleasure, and that stylus is a fun bonus for doodling or quick notes.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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Under your leadership, New York was a pleasure to live in!Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Bears fans looking for a glass-chewing, vibrant presence might not love Brady’s low-key nature.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce would loves wintry conditions for football games.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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The White Lotus Season 3 also looks fantastic, with a rather steamy first trailer to whet our appetites.Erik Kain, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Whatever the controversy, these Thanksgiving stories will slake your appetite!JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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Still, no character is more transformed than José (portrayed by Diego Vásquez in later episodes), who becomes hyper-focused on his inventions and alchemy instead of the contentment of his wife and children.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama says there are two ways to reach contentment.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relish. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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