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 then, the Katsu-ya brand has become a worldwide favorite among foodies, with locations in Toronto, Canada; Nassau, Bahamas; and several Los Angeles neighborhoods, including Brentwood, Century City, and Hollywood.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Here is some of the dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
And for foodies, the three-Michelin-star French Laundry restaurant in Yountville is a highlight.
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Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Local foodies were sad to hear owner Sylvia Chung (Momma Chung) retired and closed the south Fort Worth restaurant in October of last year.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Here’s what foodies need to know.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
On a sunny afternoon in May 2024, a hundred New England foodies gathered on the steps of the US Capitol to declare New Haven, Connecticut—in as official a manner as possible—the pizza capital of the United States.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Stars are in on the action, with Bun B's Trill Burgers and Top Chef finalist Evelyn Garcia's JŪN packing in foodies and fans alike.
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Melissa Liebling-Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Wine aficionados and foodies convene at this family-friendly event with live music to support Mountain View restaurants and businesses hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association.
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Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Here is some of the dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
And for foodies, the three-Michelin-star French Laundry restaurant in Yountville is a highlight.
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Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Local foodies were sad to hear owner Sylvia Chung (Momma Chung) retired and closed the south Fort Worth restaurant in October of last year.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Here’s what foodies need to know.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
On a sunny afternoon in May 2024, a hundred New England foodies gathered on the steps of the US Capitol to declare New Haven, Connecticut—in as official a manner as possible—the pizza capital of the United States.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Stars are in on the action, with Bun B's Trill Burgers and Top Chef finalist Evelyn Garcia's JŪN packing in foodies and fans alike.
—
Melissa Liebling-Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Wine aficionados and foodies convene at this family-friendly event with live music to support Mountain View restaurants and businesses hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association.
—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodies
Noun
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Davis Grocers/Capital Grille For 120 years, the red brick building at the southeast corner of Fourth and Colorado streets has served the food needs of Austin gourmets and gourmands.
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If Toni’s home had been open to gourmets there would always be porgys frying.
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Founded in 2017 by three Italian food journalists and gastronomes, Luciano Pignataro, Albert Sapere and Barbara Guerra, 50 Top Pizza ranks pizzas around the world.
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Anne Marie Panoringan, Culture OC food writer, notes that even for seasoned gastronomes, the value proposition feels off.
Noun
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And coffee connoisseurs are ready to drink the potentially dementia-dodging delicacy.
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Tote bag connoisseurs once again celebrated Trader Joe's latest product drop.
Noun
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Thinking otherwise is the mistake of amateurs and dilettantes.
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Packer and Srulovich aren’t dilettantes, either.
Cite this Entry
“Foodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodies. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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