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verb

past tense of relish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relished
Verb
  • It’s been a rare show that’s enjoyed — and embraced as cool — across a wide range of ages and audiences, with a high-energy pace, electronic music and an engaging kind of crowd interaction.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tuesday kicks off a historically merry period for investors, a stretch known familiarly as the Santa Claus rally for the positive stock market returns typically enjoyed during the holiday season, potentially bringing further gains to a largely cheery 2024 for equities.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • That Interstellar theme tune would become one of Zimmer’s most revered and intimate pieces that has since been hailed for its complex nature and its ability to convey time and space in music.
    Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Collins rephrased a quote by James Connolly, a revered Irish labor leader whose picture overlooked the speakers’ area at the lunch.
    Ted Reed, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Bruce Glover, the esteemed character actor who starred opposite Sean Connery as Bond villain Mr. Wint in Diamonds are Forever, has died.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • If the original Miller & Lux helped define Thrive City as a culinary destination, its Hawaiian sister-restaurant brings that same allure to this esteemed hotel property.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Relished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relished. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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