bons vivants

variants or bon vivants
plural of bon vivant
as in savorers
a person with refined tastes in food and wine a bon vivant who loves to hold dinner parties and serve exquisite, elaborate meals

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Noun
  • If Toni’s home had been open to gourmets there would always be porgys frying.
    Nikki Giovanni September 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • Now in its 17th year, The Ritz-Carlton Cayman Cookout offers discerning gastronomes the chance to savor exceptional fare in a spirited atmosphere.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Families, couples, college students, gastronomes ranging from Michelin stargazers to Chili’s Triple Dipper devotees, kids and a welcoming array of dogs (Chapman Crafted Beer is a canine-friendly space) gathered for the weekend celebration of burgers.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Bons vivants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bons%20vivants. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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