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
Advent Calendar Instead of chocolates, this advent calendar is filled with jams and honey to add some extra flavor to your favorite foodie’s holiday season.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
An unexpected New York Times review in October 2009 put Mother-in-Law’s on the foodie radar.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The foodies’ episode gave viewers some giggly insight to Bobby and Williamson’s relationship, which was publicly revealed in March.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
An unexpected New York Times review in October 2009 put Mother-in-Law’s on the foodie radar.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The foodies’ episode gave viewers some giggly insight to Bobby and Williamson’s relationship, which was publicly revealed in March.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 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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Chai masala connoisseurs assemble!—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Calling all chocolate connoisseurs!—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 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 French gastronome Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin once referred to turkey as a culinary gift from the New World.—
Victoria Flexner,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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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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With her rich husband and expensive clothes, Pelosi was assumed by many of her new colleagues to be a dilettante or even a bimbo.—
Molly Ball,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dupre, whose family ran a ski resort stateside and who taught hospitality management at Harvard, is no hotel-owning dilettante.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodie. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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