1
as in liking
positive regard for something
she has great relish for early morning walks, which she takes nearly every day
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2
as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
ate the bowl of ice cream with relish
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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relish
Alix Strauss, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Pickle-caper relish can be made up to one day in advance.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
HubSpot, 2 May 2025
The videos, which now number more than 260, have become appointment viewing for movie lovers, who relish watching their favorite artists rhapsodize about cinema in unrehearsed, genuine ways.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
For example, a scallop dish with fennel, a purée of fennel under the scallop, a dusting of fennel pollen, a pickled fennel relish, fennel oil and a crispy fennel chip.
—Alix Strauss, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Pickle-caper relish can be made up to one day in advance.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Although Big Dairy may be relishing in milk’s newfound fandom, the industry hasn’t given up on its century-long PR crusade.
—HubSpot, 2 May 2025
The videos, which now number more than 260, have become appointment viewing for movie lovers, who relish watching their favorite artists rhapsodize about cinema in unrehearsed, genuine ways.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relish
Noun
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Once the results are tweaked to your liking, use the links the tools provide to book your trip.—
Craig Stoltz,
AFAR Media,
2 May 2025
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How to wear the Italian manicure There are plenty of ways to style your Italian manicure to your liking.—
Alejandra Rodríguez,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
Noun
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There is a kind of enjoyment of all the transgression that is obviously a big part of what the show is.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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Meg’s Corner: Rivalries need time even if entertaining doesn’t Beyond our collective enjoyment from this weekend’s NWSL action, there was a helpful reminder that this league loves to buck off tidy narratives.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Their main goal was to put together people that were kind, and enjoyed working together, and no drama.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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And while everyone tends to enjoy the release videos, the internet scrutiny surrounding the Colts might cause teams to think twice in the future.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The likes of Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, and Young M.A. have all taken a spin at their own versions of the song in their respective careers.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
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The group have also managed to snare high-profile support slots for the likes of Harry Styles and the Foo Fighters in stadiums around the world in recent years.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The future will be controlled by inflicting pleasure, not pain.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Hell, by way of pleasure and ambition, this slight-but-winsome dramedy offers a step-up from recent vintages; by way of international resonance, however, this latest opener seems unlikely for a world tour.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The anti-book club, book club: Why people are loving silent reading events Need a new book?—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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For texture, Drew loves working with plaster and lime wash to create that softness.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Smith said the skin can undergo further harm, as many are often undernourished thanks to the decrease in appetite from the drugs.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
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The Danger Within The biggest threat that Rogoff sees to the dollar’s future is the lack of appetite to reverse the growth in US debt.—
Kevin Coldiron,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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The bank noted contentment with wage compensation was at its lowest point since November 2021.—
Michael S. Derby,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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While his match against Gunther is not slated to headline either night of the grandest stage of them all, Uso has expressed his contentment with the high-profile nature of the bout, recognizing it as the biggest singles match of his career, set to take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relish. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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