as in gourmet
a person with refined tastes in food and wine
an epicurean with a beautifully equipped kitchen
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Recent Examples of epicurean
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
Ducasse’s immense contributions to the culinary world were witnessed at The Summit’s headlining gala dinner, where some of the epicurean world’s biggest names, like Eric Ripert and Daniel Boulud, praised Ducasse’s skills and mentoring via pre-recorded video statements.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Selene San Felice, Axios, 31 July 2024
Moore did not buy the physical buildings from Dickson but took over management of the Epicurean Group of establishments and employees.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
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Noun
Reverie Social Table With just one community table, Reverie offers the Mother City’s most exclusive epicurean experience.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
Ducasse’s immense contributions to the culinary world were witnessed at The Summit’s headlining gala dinner, where some of the epicurean world’s biggest names, like Eric Ripert and Daniel Boulud, praised Ducasse’s skills and mentoring via pre-recorded video statements.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
How to watch: The Epicurean Hotel in Tampa hosts the finale 6-9pm on Monday.
—Selene San Felice, Axios, 31 July 2024
Moore did not buy the physical buildings from Dickson but took over management of the Epicurean Group of establishments and employees.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
Adjective
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Fons’ Mandane was every bit as gripping, too, sharpening her luxurious mezzo to deadly points in the first act and lacing it with sobs in the third.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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The weekend is by no means over, but one extremely private ultra-Venetian venue has been thoroughly and seamlessly enjoyed, on June 26, with a dinner for the couple and their guests at the immense and immensely luxurious Palazzo Brandolini, presiding over the south bank of the Grand Canal.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Ever since, keen epicures had been ardently awaiting his next move.—
Sarah Khan,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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Biggest Fear: Pain of their own insecurity, uncertainty. Type 7: The Enthusiast/Epicure The enthusiast/epicure looks to explore all the wonders of life and are always on the hunt for new experiences and adventures.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
Peoplemag,
25 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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Incredible India and its delectable chicken tikka masala with garlic naan.—
Dana Hunsinger Benbow,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Celebrate our country’s independence with delectable food, live music, lawn games, big views, and a watermelon eating contest at the Red, White, & Brew with Short’s Brewing Co, July 4 from 12:00—8:00 p.m.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The California Michelin Guide was revealed on Wednesday night in Sacramento, with the tire company that moonlights as a gastronome bible handing out stars to restaurants up and down the Golden State.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2025
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So, has the gastronome ever been offered a foodie TV show?—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Two of them—Bertha Russell on The Gilded Age and Gloria Burgle on Fargo—have earned her Emmy nominations, and that number seems likely to grow thanks to her delicious performance as Laurie, an uptight workaholic in the midst of a midlife crisis in The White Lotus season three.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
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Roasting them low and slow in a preheated oven, or cooking them slowly in a slow cooker, smoker, or sous vide before finishing on the grill or under the broiler, can all yield tender, delicious results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Upon receiving the ball, Joao Pedro turns, drives forward, and slides a delightful ball through to Simon Adingra, making a dangerous out-to-in run from the flank.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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La Terrasse du Petit Palais makes for delightful open air lakefront dining at the 1906 Fairmont Le Montreux Palace hotel, while its indoor Montreux Jazz Café features a fine dining menu, despite its casual name.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The average temperature is a pleasant 56°F (13°C), with warm summers and cool winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Crystal or borosilicate glasses are always preferable to more clunky designs as their thin rims make each sip more pleasurable.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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What makes Dazed and Confused so pleasurable is its adherence to a devil-may-care freedom just inside the bounds of believability.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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