epicurean 1 of 2

as in gourmet
a person with refined tastes in food and wine an epicurean with a beautifully equipped kitchen

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epicurean

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adjective

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Recent Examples of epicurean
Noun
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
Adjective
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 For a real splurge, spring for the Dom Perignon Epicurean Package, featuring a Champagne and raw bar set-up. Nicole Schnitzler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for epicurean
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
Adjective
  • Continue reading to shop more luxurious Wayfair social media creator furniture and decor selections, up to 72 percent off.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Big Sky, Montana Swift and Kelce have previously gone on romantic retreats to Big Sky – even being linked to the highly exclusive, members-only Yellowstone Club – so the couple could pick the luxurious mountain community as a serene wedding destination.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
Adjective
  • In her Instagram stories, the reality TV personality also shared snaps of herself and Doug dining at Nobu and indulging in lobster and a delectable dessert.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Dano’s performance, while on some level delectable, is also rather one-note.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • But now this metropolis of some 2 million people has more and more options for later in the day, ranging from an intimate dining counter where a local chef nerds out about indigenous ingredients to a sleek izakaya bar where the city’s scene-seeking gastronomes gather for spicy tuna hand rolls.
    Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • During my own visit to the Westminster eatery to check out the dish, I (a far less astute and seasoned gastronome than Yee) was equally bowled over.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Adjective
  • The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.
    Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.
    Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Ansari, Rogen, and Reeves make for a delightful trio of heavy-hitters.
    Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
  • What follows is a delightful mix of slapstick comedy (a bathtub scene that ranks among the best physical comedy of the decade), whimsical set pieces, and a genuinely touching story about belonging.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • What felt different was how formerly personal (and occasionally self-indulgent) matters telescoped into broader concerns.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
  • As Black women face workforce trends like layoffs, burnout, and furloughs more acutely, which can impact mental and physical health, this mindset shift, ironically, underscores that soft living within a community context is a sustainable practice, not a self-indulgent one.
    Essence, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Sinner had left the court for a medical timeout after losing the second set, and was sweating heavily from the first set onward on a pleasant 77-degree evening.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The fact that people actually read it — that now, TFD is a fully-fledged media company with a staff of eight and a monthly audience of over 3 million women — came as a pleasant surprise.
    Chelsea Fagan, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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