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
Asheville is packed with breweries and restaurants that foodies will adore, along with great shopping, arts and crafts, and live music venues.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Now, local foodies have spoken up about which is the best of the best.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
Fecal foodies have appeared in lighter cinematic fare for decades, and if gross-out laughs are your thing, there is something amusing about watching a person put in what someone else just put out.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
Here is some of the latest in menu news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Now, local foodies have spoken up about which is the best of the best.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
Fecal foodies have appeared in lighter cinematic fare for decades, and if gross-out laughs are your thing, there is something amusing about watching a person put in what someone else just put out.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
Here is some of the latest in menu news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 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 one that connoisseurs tend to care about the most, of course, is India Pale Ale.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The high-art connoisseur let the truth be known within the comment section of a The Shade Room post of him and Keys dancing together while on a trip celebrating their 15-year anniversary.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
3 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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