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
Keyaira Boone, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
The chef and ownership group behind Raleigh's East End Bistrot will open an all-day cafe called Giorgios Epicurean Market this Thursday.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Reverie Social Table With just one community table, Reverie offers the Mother City’s most exclusive epicurean experience.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
For more information about Fairmont El San Juan Hotel's Best in Class Epicurean Package, visit fairmont.com.
—Keyaira Boone, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
The chef and ownership group behind Raleigh's East End Bistrot will open an all-day cafe called Giorgios Epicurean Market this Thursday.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
Adjective
These popular dishes are still found all over the islands, at hole-in-the wall cafes, food trucks and even the islands’ best restaurants, which have elevated comfort food into epicurean creations.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Reverie Social Table With just one community table, Reverie offers the Mother City’s most exclusive epicurean experience.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
Adjective
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With fantastic views of the Bay of Lagos and a luxurious architectural setting, Al Sud serves a locavore tasting menu that’s delicate but not fussy, with fish and seafood from Sagres plus meat and produce from nearby farms.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Capacity at safari lodges is limited, as is access to parks and concessions; in return those lodges are luxurious, and the ecosystems around them pristine.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ever since, keen epicures had been ardently awaiting his next move.—
Sarah Khan,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Find these and more delectable recipes adapted from Padma’s travels—along with the stories of those that inspired her along the way—in Padma’s All American, $40, available to purchase now.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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The delectable sweet treat can be made with either a chocolate or vanilla signature Frosty base, and is then blended with snickerdoodle cookie sauce and topped off with real cookie crumbles, meant to embody the warm nostalgia of holiday baking.—
Emily Rella,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The French gastronome Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin once referred to turkey as a culinary gift from the New World.—
Victoria Flexner,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 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
Adjective
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But harness a touch of Scotland’s inimitable peat, and the Rob Roy really steps into its own, the vermouth offering sweetness to the scotch’s smoke, their interplay both delicious and unique.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Greet guests with a warm welcome, a house drink, and a few delicious appetizers.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Head coach Dave Canales answered to the Panthers’ imperfect and confusingly delightful day on Sunday in his postgame press conference.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Grant is wickedly delightful, rightfully becoming one of the rare actors in a horror movie to gain awards traction, receiving nominations at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, and BAFTAs.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rescued repeatedly by Anderson’s surehandedness as an entertainer, One Battle After Another is clearly the best picture that could have been made from so self-indulgent a script.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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Melissa is a fountain of inspiration and information and this episode covers topics as diverse as how to cultivate discernment in our reading to why memoir is the opposite of self-indulgent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Friday will be a pleasant day with the high temperature near 60 degrees, however, temperatures will quickly dip in the evening after the sun sets, the forecast shows.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 32-gram chocolate and vanilla were both pleasant, with no strange aftertaste or texture—just make sure to give them a really good shake before taking your first sip.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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