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
David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
The Sonoran Epicurean Escape is a three-night getaway that blends serious relaxation with some seriously good food.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
The restaurant, meanwhile, features a gourmet menu featuring plenty of local seafood and cheeses that is sure to satiate epicurean travelers, while the hacienda-style courtyard is the perfect place to take in your delicious daily breakfast or a sunset cocktail before dinner.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
There’s always something delicious to sample at The Epicurean Trader.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
The Sonoran Epicurean Escape is a three-night getaway that blends serious relaxation with some seriously good food.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The pups have the epicurean delight of suckling one of the highest fat-content milks in the animal kingdom.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
The restaurant, meanwhile, features a gourmet menu featuring plenty of local seafood and cheeses that is sure to satiate epicurean travelers, while the hacienda-style courtyard is the perfect place to take in your delicious daily breakfast or a sunset cocktail before dinner.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
Adjective
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Burch showed rich tapestry opera coats with coordinating heels, beaded secretary sweaters with high-slit pencil skirts and grandpa’s snuggly cords and sweaters done with a more luxurious, indulgent hand.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Guests can tour the 50-hectare landscape, enjoy fresh local dishes, culinary and wellness workshops, and rest easy in a luxurious lodge for an overnight stay.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The epicure who dreamed up this last part was, allegedly, a priest.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ever since, keen epicures had been ardently awaiting his next move.—
Sarah Khan,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The restaurant is the perfect setting to ease into a weekend in the city, with a long and delectable feast.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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There’s a delectable tension between its chintziness and its opulence, forcing the mind to color in the spaces of its grand visages.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 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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Thanks in advance for your participation in making this year’s roster the most voted on yet — and for helping to keep our city delicious.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Southern Living’s recipe catalog is proof that there are countless delicious ways to cook up a breakfast casserole, but for some reason, this Cheesy Sausage-And-Croissant Casserole has stuck with our family.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Guests can enjoy a delightful complimentary breakfast (yogurt and granola, juices, coffee, and baked goods) or order from the full-service menu for an additional fee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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The town’s colorful buildings feature bow windows, loggias, colorful mosaics, and delicate rosettes in a delightful Belle Époque style.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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All of this self-indulgent whining, by the way, is going on while Pippa is supposed to be supporting Bree at her photography exhibit.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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But there’s nothing slack, or lazy, or subjective, or self-indulgent, about the elaborate verse-craft of those bards.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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What might be a pleasant wine on the ground often loses nuance or becomes imbalanced in flight since the low cabin pressure tends to mute aromas.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is in full bloom, and water excursions like kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling are also especially pleasant at this time of year, even if the water’s a bit chilly, at least to natives.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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