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
At the heart of the festival is a marketplace inside the convention center, with food producers, community organizations and restaurants handing out food samples to thousands of foodies passing through throughout the weekend.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The Faithful are also foodies, so Levi’s Stadium and its hospitality partner, Levy, make a concerted effort every year to come up with craveable culinary selections.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Internet foodie Snackolator shared in a recent social media post that Taco Bell confirmed a nationwide launch of the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie in 2025, likely to arrive around Thanksgiving.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
The celebrity foodie — and other associates of hers — repeatedly stress in the film that Deen is not racist.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The Faithful are also foodies, so Levi’s Stadium and its hospitality partner, Levy, make a concerted effort every year to come up with craveable culinary selections.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Internet foodie Snackolator shared in a recent social media post that Taco Bell confirmed a nationwide launch of the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie in 2025, likely to arrive around Thanksgiving.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
The celebrity foodie — and other associates of hers — repeatedly stress in the film that Deen is not racist.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodie
Noun
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Following its 2024 debut at The Stutz downtown, international food and art festival Epicurean will bring the flavors of more than 25 nations to the Fletcher Place neighborhood Oct. 5.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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As Contenders connoisseurs know, this is an exclusive Deadline event designed for voting guild members.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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For wine connoisseurs who are interested in details about each wine, there’s a website that includes more information, including the region of origin and a brief history, along with the best food pairings.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 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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Now in its 17th year, The Ritz-Carlton Cayman Cookout offers discerning gastronomes the chance to savor exceptional fare in a spirited atmosphere.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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Families, couples, college students, gastronomes ranging from Michelin stargazers to Chili’s Triple Dipper devotees, kids and a welcoming array of dogs (Chapman Crafted Beer is a canine-friendly space) gathered for the weekend celebration of burgers.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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 6 Oct. 2025.
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