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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Joe Raedle/Getty Images The cabin will be preset to be at the customer's ideal temperature ahead of their meeting and the concierge will help connect phones to the vehicle to run Apple CarPlay. Dropping off the vehicle is designed to be as easy and luxurious as pickup.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Despite being booked and busy during her visit in Turkey, Lopez will get to enjoy the Regnum Carya’s most luxurious and relaxing accommodation, the Crown Villa, the property tells PEOPLE.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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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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Known for its fusion of Southern American and West African flavors, the restaurant has carved out a delectable niche in Richmond’s thriving food scene.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Any first-timers might mistakenly make their way only through the most obvious options—classic breakfast plates and waffles—but the Texas Melts have always been perhaps the most delectable category on the menu.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 July 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,
6 July 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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Coulda fooled me that the whole thing was made without dairy — these are just as delicious as the butter-laden sort.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Playing Francis Cobb was a great delicious blessing top to bottom.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The amount of allergy-inducing pollen is minimal, and the pollinator population benefits from the delightful oasis.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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There are many ways to freshen your fridge naturally, and using an orange is an especially delightful way.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The hangout scenes once again are pleasurable, even if Kenzari and Marinelli are underutilized aside from their daredevilry in the early car chase.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
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That is, whether people would lose the ability to sense when their body is experiencing a noxious stimuli, if enough of those stimuli are paired with a pleasurable reward.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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