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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
No-one relishes playing against Haaland.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
By his own admission, Parsons views filmmaking as engineering as much as art, relishing the problem-solving that goes into crafting every shot.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
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Noun
This no-frills recipe includes sweet pickle relish in the filling.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
No-one relishes playing against Haaland.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Verb
After the meeting, Babbitt relished in the adoration of supporters who had waited nearly a decade to come to this point.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
By his own admission, Parsons views filmmaking as engineering as much as art, relishing the problem-solving that goes into crafting every shot.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relish
Noun
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One member of the opposing crew, Eva (Kelsie Verdeilles), takes a liking to Géo, though their romance is hampered by Eva’s other boyfriend B (Alessandro Piquera).—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Serve the toppings on the side so that everyone at the table can create their own concoction with beefy, cheesy casserole and taco fixings to their liking.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Sitting close to Warriors guard and Valkyries superfan Brandin Podziemski, not even 3-2 Giants loss could detract from her enjoyment of a beautiful day by the water.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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But for your indoor enjoyment, there are hundreds of varieties to choose from.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Sit inside or outside and enjoy delectable dishes, from Puerto Rican–style crab fritters to a swankier rendition of Mofongo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Basically, no matter how soap-y the show gets, Akerman permits the audience to buy into and sincerely enjoy the Hunting Wives ridiculousness.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The post has now received over one million likes on Instagram from Lamine’s 43 million followers.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
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Unlike Espart, who was scouted by La Masia for the Under-10s and then progressed to become a graduate of the famous Class of 2007 also containing the likes of Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Marc Bernal, Virgili had to work hard to reach the top.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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That’s just the beginning of the pleasures at this new Mar Vista favorite.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Not every private pleasure needs to be translated into public value.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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So the two spend a warm, wistful stretch in Paris, wandering museums and savoring each other’s company.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Venus and Jupiter align in nurturing Cancer on June 9, one of the sweeter transits of the year, bringing a collective focus on joy, intimacy, and the small moments worth savoring.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Whether there will be further regulations may depend partly on whether legislators have an appetite to clarify the rules.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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On Tuesday, Cornyn became the latest in a line of Republicans who lost their primaries after falling out of favor with a president with little tolerance for dissent and a seemingly insatiable appetite for retribution.—
Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Noun
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In a world that constantly demands more output, chiropractic offers a disciplined return to function that reminds us that removing interference rather than adding complexity allows contentment to enter our lives.—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Miller knelt down in the middle of it all with a wry look of contentment.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relish. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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