as in gourmet
a person with refined tastes in food and wine
Thomas Jefferson was one of America's first great epicures
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Recent Examples of epicure
The epicure who dreamed up this last part was, allegedly, a priest.
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Ever since, keen epicures had been ardently awaiting his next move.
—Sarah Khan, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
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
Simic’s work is often described as surreal, darkly humorous, minimalist, the work of an impassioned epicure.
—Rowan Ricardo Phillips, The New Republic, 13 Jan. 2023
The flaneur was a familiar figure in nineteenth-century Paris: a solitary, quasi-artistic man (though not always) who strolled the streets like an urban epicure.
—Julian Barnes, The New York Review of Books, 27 Apr. 2022
An epicure is particular about his pleasures; a snob is particular about everyone else’s pleasures, forever lecturing others about their tastes in music, clothes, restaurants, and their general modes of life.
—Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 10 Mar. 2022
Visitors to downtown Napa can further embrace their inner epicure at the Oxbow Public Market, a food hall included by Times travel writer Christopher Reynolds on his list of the 40 best autumn experiences in California.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2022
The Portland, Maine, seafood epicure offers a wide assortment of caviars from around the world and outstanding collections like this Royal Osetra Tasting.
—Megan Murphy, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2021
Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Ever since, keen epicures had been ardently awaiting his next move.
—Sarah Khan, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
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
Simic’s work is often described as surreal, darkly humorous, minimalist, the work of an impassioned epicure.
—Rowan Ricardo Phillips, The New Republic, 13 Jan. 2023
The flaneur was a familiar figure in nineteenth-century Paris: a solitary, quasi-artistic man (though not always) who strolled the streets like an urban epicure.
—Julian Barnes, The New York Review of Books, 27 Apr. 2022
An epicure is particular about his pleasures; a snob is particular about everyone else’s pleasures, forever lecturing others about their tastes in music, clothes, restaurants, and their general modes of life.
—Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 10 Mar. 2022
Visitors to downtown Napa can further embrace their inner epicure at the Oxbow Public Market, a food hall included by Times travel writer Christopher Reynolds on his list of the 40 best autumn experiences in California.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2022
The Portland, Maine, seafood epicure offers a wide assortment of caviars from around the world and outstanding collections like this Royal Osetra Tasting.
—Megan Murphy, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicure
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
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 two work beautifully together and bring out the warmer, more gourmand side of the fragrance.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
16 Jan. 2026
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Currently, gourmands with celiac disease or with food allergies wanting to dine out are reliant on accurate menus listings or verbal warnings from staff to discern which dishes are safe.—
Shirl Leigh
January 14,
New Atlas,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Epicure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicure. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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