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
Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
This fall Robb Report is gathering some of the greatest chefs in America to descend upon Nashville for the annual epicurean festival that is Culinary Masters.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Dishes available at Epicurean will come from countries large as India to as small as Guyana, spanning the globe from Mexico to Japan.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For example, every state seems to have a signature epicurean specialty, such as Cochinita Pibil, a stew of pork slow-roasted in a banana leaf and Sopa de Lima, a traditional lime soup made with chicken or beef and served with tortilla chips.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
This fall Robb Report is gathering some of the greatest chefs in America to descend upon Nashville for the annual epicurean festival that is Culinary Masters.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
On Grand Cayman’s famed Seven Mile Beach, Chef Eric Ripert has cultivated a uniquely intimate epicurean festival that stands among the world’s finest.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Dishes available at Epicurean will come from countries large as India to as small as Guyana, spanning the globe from Mexico to Japan.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
Adjective
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Dry Goods and its sibling stores, Wild Life and Workshop, had music from former first lady of France Carla Bruni playing over the stereo and were heavy on Belgian and Japanese lines that were equal parts luxurious (silk) and frumpy (boxy).—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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The luxurious-feeling moisturizer contains a ferment concentrate to fade sun spots or dark spots, and to combat wrinkles for a more resilient finish.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
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And now, with a myriad of buzzy new restaurants helmed by some of France’s top chefs and curious creatives from around the world eager to experiment with the territory’s rich ingredients, Biarritz is becoming an epicure’s paradise in its own right.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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The epicure who dreamed up this last part was, allegedly, a priest.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Start your morning off right with a delectable pastry made with sunshine-y Florida citrus.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Tender, juicy pork chops filled with savory-sweet stuffing make for one delectable main dish.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
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Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Their 2022 Pinot Noir has enticing aromas of cherry cola, cinnamon, and red raspberry that lead to delicious flavors of cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and brown baking spices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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When in bloom, the tree is adorned with fragrant white flowers that can fill a patio with their delightful scent.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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This is a delightful day to enjoy everyone’s company.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Many other traditionalists have made a version of Scruton’s critique, insisting that contemporary art reflects self-indulgent, relativistic, and impious tendencies.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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At this point, Iran is looking less like a rival to the average Westerner, and more like an ally of the America First anti-globalist movement, successfully dismantling the illusion that exorbitant and self-indulgent Western foreign policy serves anything more than outdated narratives.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Every song hits with the same indistinguishable gush of pleasant pixels.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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For a quieter and just as pleasant alternative, October through December offers comfy temperatures and a highly enjoyable local’s vibe.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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