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
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
The Lavender Lady at Reverence at Epicurean Atlanta.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2026
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
8 Mar. 2026
The pups have the epicurean delight of suckling one of the highest fat-content milks in the animal kingdom.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Go on fungi-finding forays with truffle-sniffing dogs at the Oregon Truffle Festival, or attend epicurean bashes like Alt Wine Fest, Queer Wine Fest, AAPI Food & Wine Festival, and the International Pinot Noir Celebration.
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Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
The Lavender Lady at Reverence at Epicurean Atlanta.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2026
Adjective
Solo Dining: As an epicurean paradise, Zürich is home to top-notch cuisine spanning from iconic street food to Michelin dining.
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Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
8 Mar. 2026
The pups have the epicurean delight of suckling one of the highest fat-content milks in the animal kingdom.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
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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.
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The epicure who dreamed up this last part was, allegedly, a priest.
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Performance factors purposefully into the mix using soft, durable outdoor marine fabrics from Loro Piana, luxurious marine-grade leathers from Moore & Giles, sculptural plumbing fixtures from Dornbracht, and architectural hardware from Joseph Giles.
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Built on a hillside overlooking Vila Nova de Gaia (where most of the old-line port merchants are located) and the Douro River, the luxurious 82-room hotel gets its identity from the local wine trade.
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Founded in 2017 by three Italian food journalists and gastronomes, Luciano Pignataro, Albert Sapere and Barbara Guerra, 50 Top Pizza ranks pizzas around the world.
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Anne Marie Panoringan, Culture OC food writer, notes that even for seasoned gastronomes, the value proposition feels off.
Adjective
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Richer, more concentrated Prosecco with delectable flavors of nectarine tart and apricot preserves with intense minerality and delicate bubbles that caress the palate.
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This is the Emerald Coast Open—an annual lionfish tournament where divers bag thousands of the invasive predators and local chefs compete to turn those catches into delectable dishes.
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
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Sweet and spicy pepper jelly makes these fast-fix wings extra delicious.
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This delightful journey starts by passing through a decorative iron gate supported by stone pillars.
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There’s something delightful about plays about grand divas in crisis.
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Retailers globally have quickly adopted the trend, which allows consumers to feel smarter in their shopping - being both self-indulgent and financially responsible at exactly the same time.
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And at what point does self-promotion become self-indulgent?
Adjective
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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Dogs are welcome, and the shaded setting is a pleasant place to linger.
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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