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
This cute croissant charm is super lightweight and chock-full of playful vibes; a worthy addition to any foodie's bag.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska Georgina Jedikovska, journalist, plant engineer, oenophile and foodie.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
The Netflix show’s second season is really just its first season continued — the same fake house, the same cooking-and-crafting format, the same flower sprinkles, the same foodie guests.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Asheville is packed with breweries and restaurants that foodies will adore, along with great shopping, arts and crafts, and live music venues.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska Georgina Jedikovska, journalist, plant engineer, oenophile and foodie.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
The Netflix show’s second season is really just its first season continued — the same fake house, the same cooking-and-crafting format, the same flower sprinkles, the same foodie guests.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Asheville is packed with breweries and restaurants that foodies will adore, along with great shopping, arts and crafts, and live music venues.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodie
Noun
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This fall Robb Report is gathering some of the greatest chefs in America to descend upon Nashville for the annual epicurean festival that is Culinary Masters.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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There’s always something delicious to sample at The Epicurean Trader.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The foundation of any connoisseur seeking a piece of horological history, full of story and eternal appeal, must be honesty.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The one that connoisseurs tend to care about the most, of course, is India Pale Ale.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 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
Noun
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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
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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
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Packer and Srulovich aren’t dilettantes, either.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 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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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodie. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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