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
The foodie pairing taste off is Sunday, 11 a..m. to 1 p.m., and tickets ($110) are also available.
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Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Gates opened on-time at 1 pm, and foodies and music fans alike excitedly made their way back to the festival grounds for another round.
—Essence, 3 June 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, 19 June 2025
Four-Star Hotels in Ibiza Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay Overlooking Talamanca Bay, Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay is a haven for foodies.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Gates opened on-time at 1 pm, and foodies and music fans alike excitedly made their way back to the festival grounds for another round.
—Essence, 3 June 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, 19 June 2025
Four-Star Hotels in Ibiza Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay Overlooking Talamanca Bay, Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay is a haven for foodies.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodie
Noun
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The best Amazon coffee makers are high quality and cater to everyone from connoisseurs to brewing newbies.—
Sarah Madaus,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2025
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Like sommeliers who make wine accessible to novices while satisfying connoisseurs, effective tech leaders communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 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 7 Jul. 2025.
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