as in gourmet
informal
a person who enjoys and cares about food very much
The restaurant is very popular among foodies.
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Recent Examples of foodie
The fruit-forward foodie fete had an inaugural staging last year at the Broward Mall in Plantation.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Coors Field has been tagged as the best MLB stadium for unconventional food, according to foodie website Delish.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
New York City foodies are always in search of new cuisine to find unique flavors and tastes that stretch their palate.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
In February, the research team at SEO for Restaurants released its report that analyzed the average rating and food prices for airports across the globe to rank the best airports for foodies.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
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South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Coors Field has been tagged as the best MLB stadium for unconventional food, according to foodie website Delish.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
New York City foodies are always in search of new cuisine to find unique flavors and tastes that stretch their palate.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
In February, the research team at SEO for Restaurants released its report that analyzed the average rating and food prices for airports across the globe to rank the best airports for foodies.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodie
Noun
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Set in a platinum and 18-karat-rose-gold ring and surrounded by approximately 1.64 carats of white diamonds, it’s destined for a connoisseur with a museum-worthy collection.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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For connoisseurs with deep pockets, Cielo X certainly won’t disappoint.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
9 June 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
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For visiting gastronomes, the Great House Bar is perfect for a refreshing margarita bathed in the golden glow of sunset, while The Cove comes equipped with a wealth of local favorites to sample, with options like jerk chicken wings, cracked conch and conch salad all gracing the menu.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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After sampling a few local cheeses, visiting gastronomes can embark on an in-depth immersion into the region’s dairy industry with a trip to Ecoagroturismo Arqueixal, a small-scale operation that provides ample insight into the Galicia of yore.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The choice between a bureaucrat and a dilettante to run an army − in his days, like in ours − seems like an obvious one.—
Michel Anteby,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2025
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Him and all the other dilettantes who don’t know the wonders of VistaVision.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodie. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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