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
Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Use this pickled relish to top pork chops, hotdogs, deviled eggs, or greens.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Jonathan Zavaleta, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2025
Sutton and Surtain have relished their one-on-one matchups so far in camp, and the frequency has ramped up over the last week since Sutton jumped into more team reps in the wake of signing a four-year, $92 million contract extension.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Noun
To my horror my companions scooped out handfuls of the crawling things and ate them with evident relish.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Use this pickled relish to top pork chops, hotdogs, deviled eggs, or greens.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Verb
Whereas the series was once the premier looter-shooter franchise for friends to relish its absurdist gunplay and treasure collecting, the field is now much more crowded with live-service titles like Destiny 2 and a slew of indies taking up space in the series’ void.
—Jonathan Zavaleta, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2025
Sutton and Surtain have relished their one-on-one matchups so far in camp, and the frequency has ramped up over the last week since Sutton jumped into more team reps in the wake of signing a four-year, $92 million contract extension.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relish
Noun
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Return the pan to the oven and cook 5 minutes more or until the cheese is melted and browned to your liking.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to hit the selection of serious salsas to finish them off to your liking and grab a mezcal from the adjacent ReyRey bar.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Leaving a population of catchable bass in small lakes and ponds is the key to many hours of future enjoyment.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mileage on these titles very much varies, as does critical response and audience enjoyment.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Dine-in customers nationwide had the option to enjoy endless boneless wings and fries for $19.99, and the deal allowed use of brand's 26 sauces and dry rubs.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Much of that is down to the American ingratiating himself after saying a couple of phrases in Catalan, enjoying a beer with supporters outside the stadium, and getting behind the players inside it.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Equally, many of the goods that Switzerland exports to the US, do not have competitors there (Swiss chocolate, watches and more importantly specialized industrial goods which are used by the likes of Boeing).—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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McCarthy, whose own stint at Paramount was remarked upon by quite a few Deadline commentors, also talked up his work with the likes of Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan, The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart, South Park and RuPaul’s Drag Race.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The real cost of drug use is not that people seek pleasure.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The first means happiness as experiencing pleasure and enjoying yourself.—
Sebastian Purcell
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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More Fort Worth area restaurant recommendations Check out these other restaurants our readers love, and keep your recommendations coming!—
Jayla Webb
August 18,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
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Big-time print journalists like The New Yorker’s Patrick Radden Keefe were jumping into the world of narrative podcasts and loving it.—
Eric Benson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Investors with an appetite for lithium and other battery metals such as nickel and cobalt have been hoping for a recovery since prices started to collapse three years ago, eventually dragging lithium down by 80% and forcing mine closures around the world.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Fever, anxiety, and stomach issues can also reduce appetite and nutrient absorption, worsening cachexia.8 Delirium: Severe confusion or delirium may cause disorientation, difficulty recognizing familiar people or places, or hallucinations.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The picture evokes Sunday-afternoon contentment, when nature and faith and the body converge to create a moment of true grace.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
17 July 2025
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This type of contentment is also related to community spirit.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relish. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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