as in gourmet
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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
As a foodie and former waitress, this show hits home for me.
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Sam Woodward, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Each season, Burrell mentored the Blue Team, while another famous foodie captained the Red Team.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 19 June 2025
The winners were selected in a contest between 18 entries, judged by local foodie judges Troy Johnson of San Diego Magazine and the Food Network, Claudia Sandoval of Claudia’s Cucina and Master Chef, and Rudy Acosta of Univision TV.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
His content bridges gastronomy and cannabis education for a global foodie audience.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Sam Woodward, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Each season, Burrell mentored the Blue Team, while another famous foodie captained the Red Team.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 19 June 2025
The winners were selected in a contest between 18 entries, judged by local foodie judges Troy Johnson of San Diego Magazine and the Food Network, Claudia Sandoval of Claudia’s Cucina and Master Chef, and Rudy Acosta of Univision TV.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
His content bridges gastronomy and cannabis education for a global foodie audience.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodie
Noun
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My husband and most of our friends are avid connoisseurs of wine and spirits.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
2 July 2025
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Smythe balances deeply personal and professional motivations Read Smythe's memoir and find her forever a curious connoisseur and consumer of popular culture birthed by the intersection of an era equally dominated by music videos and nightclubs.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 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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The California Michelin Guide was revealed on Wednesday night in Sacramento, with the tire company that moonlights as a gastronome bible handing out stars to restaurants up and down the Golden State.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2025
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So, has the gastronome ever been offered a foodie TV show?—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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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 16 Jul. 2025.
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