as in cooking
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the art or activity of cooking and eating fine food
books about wine tasting and gastronomy
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Recent Examples of gastronomy
Japan’s complex and diverse gastronomy is owed, in part, to the geography of the country, which affords it access to edible riches from both the land and the sea.
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Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
Portugal’s presence at Guadalajara also includes a gastronomy event with Chef Kiko, one of Portugal’s leading chefs, and a café concert with The Fado Bicha band.
—Martin Dale, Variety, 6 June 2025
Even today, olive oil has a unique and special meaning for those from the Campania region, going far beyond gastronomy.
—Laura Tortora, Vogue, 22 May 2025
At Ynyshir, chef Gareth Ward takes an unapologetically global approach to gastronomy, flying in premium ingredients, diving into Japanese technique, and pairing it all with a DJ in the dining room.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
Portugal’s presence at Guadalajara also includes a gastronomy event with Chef Kiko, one of Portugal’s leading chefs, and a café concert with The Fado Bicha band.
—Martin Dale, Variety, 6 June 2025
Even today, olive oil has a unique and special meaning for those from the Campania region, going far beyond gastronomy.
—Laura Tortora, Vogue, 22 May 2025
At Ynyshir, chef Gareth Ward takes an unapologetically global approach to gastronomy, flying in premium ingredients, diving into Japanese technique, and pairing it all with a DJ in the dining room.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gastronomy
cooking
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With an exclusive contract to serve as the sole proprietor of historic City Tavern, Staib researched and developed a revolutionary culinary concept based on the authenticity of colonial-era cooking.—
James Dodson
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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Dishes such as sushi and ramen are now international staples, and Japanese cooking techniques, aesthetics and culinary discipline have shaped global standards from fine dining to street food.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gastronomy. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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