as in gourmet
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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Recent Examples of bon vivant
Graham was a hedge-fund manager, Columbia University professor, mentor to Warren Buffett, author and bon vivant.
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John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The Marbella Club has been drawing Europe’s bon vivants for the past 70 years.
—Air Mail, 14 June 2025
An infallible dealmaker, resourceful problem-solver and filmmaker-friendly bon vivant, Ammar has played a pivotal, yet often behind-the-scenes role, in building cultural and cinematic bridges between Europe, the U.S. and the Arab world over the last 50 years.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2025
Doumani moved to the Napa Valley in the late 1960s, founded three wineries, sold two of them, and lived the life of a bon vivant and raconteur that amounts to a fading breed in the Valley.
—Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The Marbella Club has been drawing Europe’s bon vivants for the past 70 years.
—Air Mail, 14 June 2025
An infallible dealmaker, resourceful problem-solver and filmmaker-friendly bon vivant, Ammar has played a pivotal, yet often behind-the-scenes role, in building cultural and cinematic bridges between Europe, the U.S. and the Arab world over the last 50 years.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2025
Doumani moved to the Napa Valley in the late 1960s, founded three wineries, sold two of them, and lived the life of a bon vivant and raconteur that amounts to a fading breed in the Valley.
—Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bon vivant
Noun
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At the Gritti Epicurean cooking school, small groups are introduced to the marvels of Venetian culinary traditions in half-day to three-day courses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Serious steak enthusiasts and oenophiles may want to book a room at the Epicurean Hotel, Bern’s sister property just across the street.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 2025
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
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
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“Bon vivant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bon%20vivant. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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