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
Kermilia White, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
And the choice to use active-duty military highlights the relish with which the new administration approaches legal challenges, practically daring the courts to block it, analysts say.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
The 49ers, who’ve relished fifth-round picks under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch since 2017, selected Samuel in the 2019 second round and parlayed his talents into four deep playoff runs before last season’s 6-11, last-place spiral.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Add bacon and condiments to ground beef mixture: To the same bowl add in the cooked bacon pieces, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and dill relish.
—Kermilia White, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
And the choice to use active-duty military highlights the relish with which the new administration approaches legal challenges, practically daring the courts to block it, analysts say.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
Hackman relished the anonymity Santa Fe offered, Lanham said.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
The 49ers, who’ve relished fifth-round picks under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch since 2017, selected Samuel in the 2019 second round and parlayed his talents into four deep playoff runs before last season’s 6-11, last-place spiral.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relish
Noun
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But most coffee shops don't follow this closely, as the brewing machines allow baristas to configure water pressure, temperature, and other key variables to their liking.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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Crack the eggs into the wells, season them, and put the pan in the oven until the eggs are cooked to your liking.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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The natural base and silk petals will provide many seasons of enjoyment, and the wreath comes wired for easy mounting with a sturdy box for off-season storage.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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Malone describes it as a wine built for both early enjoyment and long-term aging.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Guests also enjoyed live music from bands like Wide Awake and a U2 tribute band, along with plenty of Guinness, bar stations, and entertainment.—
Sam Navarro,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Japanese fans would still enjoy their small slice of MLB baseball.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Despite presenting himself as a victim, Relli has garnered little sympathy from the Hip-Hop community, instead becoming a punchline for the likes of 50 Cent and Kendrick Lamar.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Bond shows how professional and trade associations empowered bakers, gladiators, charioteers, and the like to wield their leverage—for example, by withholding their labor—in pursuit of improved conditions.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Part of this relationship is thought to be due to dopamine, which plays a role in feeling pleasure.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
16 Mar. 2025
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Mike himself has been hollowed out into nothingness, his character chipped away into a hollow avatar for a sensitive, caring man dedicated to providing women pleasure.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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He is buried in Oklahoma, among the people who loved him.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
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While the company mission and team of colleagues have always been important draws in tech recruiting, in the field of AI, where practitioners love to debate everything from artificial general intelligence (AGI) to open source models, the right fit is critical.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In addition, exposing millions of kids to less sweet (not to mention organic) drinks helps cultivate an appetite for less sweet drinks that can create long-term health benefits.—
Seth Goldman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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One such effort, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking has already been a ratings success, proving yet again there is still an appetite for the IP.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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How Positive Emotions Boost Financial Success The study highlights three key positive emotions that contribute to financial success: Contentment – People who experience higher levels of contentment tend to have greater income and net worth.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relish. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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