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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
There’s always something delicious to sample at The Epicurean Trader.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Monica Mendal, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
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
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Noun
This fall Robb Report is gathering some of the greatest chefs in America to descend upon Nashville for the annual epicurean festival that is Culinary Masters.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
There’s always something delicious to sample at The Epicurean Trader.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Adjective
The restaurant, meanwhile, features a gourmet menu featuring plenty of local seafood and cheeses that is sure to satiate epicurean travelers, while the hacienda-style courtyard is the perfect place to take in your delicious daily breakfast or a sunset cocktail before dinner.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
Adjective
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The memory foam insole is a dream for long travel days, and the slip-on design makes breezing through TSA feel almost luxurious.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Solid Face Cleanser combines gentle yet effective ingredients for a luxurious cleansing experience.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The epicure who dreamed up this last part was, allegedly, a priest.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ever since, keen epicures had been ardently awaiting his next move.—
Sarah Khan,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Use delectable add-ins in the last five minutes of churning.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Missy’s Sweet Shoppe sells delectable cookies, cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls—right across the street from the hot dog-hugging Bunyon Giant, one of Route 66's Muffler Men.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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This simple combination of strawberries, lemon, basil, and sugar is the key to so many fruit-forward desserts, but the sweet mixture is just as delicious when enjoyed on its own.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each cookie also has a delightful dollop of lemon jam in the center.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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However, when the island air calms down in the evening, their delightful fragrance is very evident.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Not Trump, of all presidents, an amoral self-indulgent grifter by trade and liar by practice.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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On first listen, these first 45 seconds sound like self-indulgent throat clearing.—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Great andouille sausages are balanced, with a pleasant amount of smoke, savory meat flavor, just enough heat to linger on your tongue after each bite, and a pleasant amount of salt to amplify it all.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Occasionally my therapist would have a delicious-smelling soup on simmer in another part of the house — not a design choice, but a pleasant sensory experience in the background.—
Wendy C. Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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