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
Georgina Jedikovska Georgina Jedikovska, journalist, plant engineer, oenophile and foodie.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
But beyond the music and famous faces, the festival was a foodie’s dream.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Again, the wine’s sweetness and acidity combined with the saltiness and tanginess of the cheese are a match made in foodie heaven.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Miami is the best foodie city in the country.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
But beyond the music and famous faces, the festival was a foodie’s dream.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Again, the wine’s sweetness and acidity combined with the saltiness and tanginess of the cheese are a match made in foodie heaven.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Miami is the best foodie city in the country.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 3 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
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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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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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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 18 Oct. 2025.
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