as in likes
positive regard for something
she has great relish for early morning walks, which she takes nearly every day
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as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relishes
Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
But White relishes a challenge.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
The businessman clearly relishes giving visitors a seafaring experience.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
The artist, 35, works from home and relishes the ability to connect with people outside of her normal friend group.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
These were just the kind of fast-paced, blunt maneuvers that Bovino relishes.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
But White relishes a challenge.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
Ivy relishes the opportunity to serve crabs to the occasional local or two three nights a week.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
The businessman clearly relishes giving visitors a seafaring experience.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
The artist, 35, works from home and relishes the ability to connect with people outside of her normal friend group.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishes
Noun
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The signatories — which included the likes of EV manufacturers Volvo and Polestar, as well as material suppliers, battery manufacturers and grid operators — said the introduction of the target had already triggered hundreds of billions of euros in new investment.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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And given how the likes of Meta are racing to snap up top talent—sometimes with $100 million bonuses—the loss of key personnel could fatally affect a business’s ability to grow and innovate.—
Tiz Gambacorta,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some actors might choose to step away from such a thing, or even be frustrated by it or it being brought up in interviews, but Fischer clearly enjoys every last moment of her good fortune from a former era, even now.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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While the employees of Dunder Mifflin largely were just punching a clock, the Truth Teller staff enjoys their work.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although the Angeleno normally loves a hot food bar, this one has been mostly picked over, save for a meager pyramid of breakfast burritos.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The balance is deliberate, of course, because guest appetites are unpredictable.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Japanese Beetles Japanese beetles, which have metallic green bodies and coppery wing covers, have voracious appetites, chowing down on more than 300 plant species, including crepe myrtle.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Relishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relishes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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