as in gourmets
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 foodies
Since opening in 1990, this Woodside, Queens, restaurant has become popular with in-the-know foodies from all over the city.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
The company operates three leisure travel tour brands, including EF Go Ahead Tours, EF Ultimate Break, and EF Adventures that supports all ages of travelers and numerous travel styles from foodies to hobbyists to more active travelers.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The event is perfect for foodies who enjoy ocean flavors.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
The hotel has maintained a small-ish section of the dining room for its long-standing chef’s table fine dining restaurant Cara, which is still a bucket-list experience for foodies visiting Newport.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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, 22 Jan. 2026
The James Beard Foundation announced its 2026 award semifinalists on Wednesday, and foodies will be excited to learn that 17 Colorado restaurants, bars, chefs, and others in the industry made the cut.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The weeklong event, KCRW for short, gives KC foodies the option to try a new restaurant or revisit their favorite spot while keeping affordability at the forefront.
—Alexa Stone
january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
After bringing her birria tacos to Charlotte foodies with her food truck and ghost kitchen service, Mariah’s Taco Spot will open its first brick-and-mortar location.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
The company operates three leisure travel tour brands, including EF Go Ahead Tours, EF Ultimate Break, and EF Adventures that supports all ages of travelers and numerous travel styles from foodies to hobbyists to more active travelers.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The event is perfect for foodies who enjoy ocean flavors.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
The hotel has maintained a small-ish section of the dining room for its long-standing chef’s table fine dining restaurant Cara, which is still a bucket-list experience for foodies visiting Newport.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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, 22 Jan. 2026
The James Beard Foundation announced its 2026 award semifinalists on Wednesday, and foodies will be excited to learn that 17 Colorado restaurants, bars, chefs, and others in the industry made the cut.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The weeklong event, KCRW for short, gives KC foodies the option to try a new restaurant or revisit their favorite spot while keeping affordability at the forefront.
—Alexa Stone
january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
After bringing her birria tacos to Charlotte foodies with her food truck and ghost kitchen service, Mariah’s Taco Spot will open its first brick-and-mortar location.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodies
Noun
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If Toni’s home had been open to gourmets there would always be porgys frying.—
Nikki Giovanni
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Anne Marie Panoringan, Culture OC food writer, notes that even for seasoned gastronomes, the value proposition feels off.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Painters, sculptors, designers, and young gastronomes with a forward-thinking vision have put down roots.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The late art dealer Fred Kline attributed the work to Leonardo, but other connoisseurs have disputed its authenticity.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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Cornville This cute little town has something to offer for wine connoisseurs.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Packer and Srulovich aren’t dilettantes, either.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Foodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodies. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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