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
Mainly locals, in-the-know foodies, and area chefs—Marmalade's own Peter Schintler comes in often.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
This year, Cinco de Mayo may be extra special for foodies, since the holiday lands on Taco Tuesday.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Later in the year, foodies and nostalgia seekers won’t want to miss the Minnesota State Fair.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
The walk-up counter is the star of the show, designed for foodies to take their tacos and drinks to go, the outlet reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 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, 24 Apr. 2026
The market also contains restaurants, retail shops and crafts markets — a destination that appeals to foodies and casual browsers alike.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The menu includes a little something for fans (or foodies) of all ages.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
But, as pointed out on Epicurious, the go-to website for foodies, the word elicits substantial reader backlash even when employed to describe chicken and cakes.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
This year, Cinco de Mayo may be extra special for foodies, since the holiday lands on Taco Tuesday.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Later in the year, foodies and nostalgia seekers won’t want to miss the Minnesota State Fair.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
The walk-up counter is the star of the show, designed for foodies to take their tacos and drinks to go, the outlet reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 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, 24 Apr. 2026
The market also contains restaurants, retail shops and crafts markets — a destination that appeals to foodies and casual browsers alike.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The menu includes a little something for fans (or foodies) of all ages.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
But, as pointed out on Epicurious, the go-to website for foodies, the word elicits substantial reader backlash even when employed to describe chicken and cakes.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 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.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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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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These two beacons of truth and connoisseurs of mess have been bonded for over a decade, sharing the traumas of a crappy Boston dorm room and a pitiful Brooklyn dating scene.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Belden House respectfully maintains countless of the house’s architectural details, such as fireplaces, chandeliers, sconces, and woodwork, while elevating it with great refinement—think custom wallcoverings, playful fabrics of stripes, and warm velvets—for modern connoisseurs.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 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 11 May. 2026.
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