as in gourmets
a person with refined tastes in food and wine
gastronomes from all over make the pilgrimage to this temple of haute cuisine
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Recent Examples of gastronomes
Anne Marie Panoringan, Culture OC food writer, notes that even for seasoned gastronomes, the value proposition feels off.
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Brock Keeling, Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
Painters, sculptors, designers, and young gastronomes with a forward-thinking vision have put down roots.
—Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
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
Families, couples, college students, gastronomes ranging from Michelin stargazers to Chili’s Triple Dipper devotees, kids and a welcoming array of dogs (Chapman Crafted Beer is a canine-friendly space) gathered for the weekend celebration of burgers.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
But now this metropolis of some 2 million people has more and more options for later in the day, ranging from an intimate dining counter where a local chef nerds out about indigenous ingredients to a sleek izakaya bar where the city’s scene-seeking gastronomes gather for spicy tuna hand rolls.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Brock Keeling, Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
Painters, sculptors, designers, and young gastronomes with a forward-thinking vision have put down roots.
—Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
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
Families, couples, college students, gastronomes ranging from Michelin stargazers to Chili’s Triple Dipper devotees, kids and a welcoming array of dogs (Chapman Crafted Beer is a canine-friendly space) gathered for the weekend celebration of burgers.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
But now this metropolis of some 2 million people has more and more options for later in the day, ranging from an intimate dining counter where a local chef nerds out about indigenous ingredients to a sleek izakaya bar where the city’s scene-seeking gastronomes gather for spicy tuna hand rolls.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gastronomes
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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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Currently, gourmands with celiac disease or with food allergies wanting to dine out are reliant on accurate menus listings or verbal warnings from staff to discern which dishes are safe.—
Shirl Leigh
January 14,
New Atlas,
14 Jan. 2026
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Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar Eau de Parfum Speaking of gourmands, Kayali makes some of the best, and Vanilla Candy is one of my favorites.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Gastronomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gastronomes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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