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
Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026
For example, every state seems to have a signature epicurean specialty, such as Cochinita Pibil, a stew of pork slow-roasted in a banana leaf and Sopa de Lima, a traditional lime soup made with chicken or beef and served with tortilla chips.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Dishes available at Epicurean will come from countries large as India to as small as Guyana, spanning the globe from Mexico to Japan.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Lavender Lady at Reverence at Epicurean Atlanta.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026
For example, every state seems to have a signature epicurean specialty, such as Cochinita Pibil, a stew of pork slow-roasted in a banana leaf and Sopa de Lima, a traditional lime soup made with chicken or beef and served with tortilla chips.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
On Grand Cayman’s famed Seven Mile Beach, Chef Eric Ripert has cultivated a uniquely intimate epicurean festival that stands among the world’s finest.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Dishes available at Epicurean will come from countries large as India to as small as Guyana, spanning the globe from Mexico to Japan.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
Adjective
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Set on a quiet street in heart of the Marais with its lively village atmosphere, luxurious Maison Proust is the ideal refuge for those who appreciate hotels with character, art, literature and history, and who seek a tranquil weekend escape in the heart of Paris.—
Ellie Seymour,
TheWeek,
12 May 2026
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Give your bedscape a luxurious upgrade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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And now, with a myriad of buzzy new restaurants helmed by some of France’s top chefs and curious creatives from around the world eager to experiment with the territory’s rich ingredients, Biarritz is becoming an epicure’s paradise in its own right.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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The epicure who dreamed up this last part was, allegedly, a priest.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Start your morning off right with a delectable pastry made with sunshine-y Florida citrus.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Tender, juicy pork chops filled with savory-sweet stuffing make for one delectable main dish.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Anne Marie Panoringan, Culture OC food writer, notes that even for seasoned gastronomes, the value proposition feels off.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Painters, sculptors, designers, and young gastronomes with a forward-thinking vision have put down roots.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Take care not to overmix; keeping some larger pieces of tuna in the mix ensures a more satisfying texture, rather than something closer to tuna salad (delicious, just not the goal here).—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Le Petit Paris Counter-service breakfast and lunch orders get the French touch at this delicious bakery and cafe in an Atlantic Beach strip mall.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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His two more physical characters were delightful to watch, like a navy admiral addicted to spit takes, as well as a substitute teacher subjecting his students to painful dancing.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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In a world more chaotic than ever, their permanence feels like a delightful moment of peace.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Many other traditionalists have made a version of Scruton’s critique, insisting that contemporary art reflects self-indulgent, relativistic, and impious tendencies.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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At this point, Iran is looking less like a rival to the average Westerner, and more like an ally of the America First anti-globalist movement, successfully dismantling the illusion that exorbitant and self-indulgent Western foreign policy serves anything more than outdated narratives.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Every song hits with the same indistinguishable gush of pleasant pixels.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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For a quieter and just as pleasant alternative, October through December offers comfy temperatures and a highly enjoyable local’s vibe.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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