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
The Michelin Green Star honors restaurants that are pioneers in mindful gastronomy.
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Jeffrey Popovich, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The groups calls for the French government to recognize gastronomy as a cultural exception, a political designation that subsidizes other arts like cinema, theater and television.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The ability to elevate simple ingredients through preservation became a hallmark of Roman gastronomy, showcasing pickling as both art and science.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
If Copenhagen earned its reputation as the Nordic hub of gastronomy, this small restaurant in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faeroe Islands between Iceland and Norway, is intent on proving that the region’s most compelling cooking may lie even farther north.
—Rafael Tonon, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey Popovich, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The groups calls for the French government to recognize gastronomy as a cultural exception, a political designation that subsidizes other arts like cinema, theater and television.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The ability to elevate simple ingredients through preservation became a hallmark of Roman gastronomy, showcasing pickling as both art and science.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
If Copenhagen earned its reputation as the Nordic hub of gastronomy, this small restaurant in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faeroe Islands between Iceland and Norway, is intent on proving that the region’s most compelling cooking may lie even farther north.
—Rafael Tonon, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gastronomy
cooking
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This marvelous oven has an eight-in-one function with multiple cooking modes to slow cook, braise, bake, and make brown rice, white rice, pasta, and oats.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Why Lemon Is Perfect for Spring With their vibrant yellow color and bright, acidic taste, lemons are a refreshing way to transition your cooking from savory winter dishes to lighter spring meals.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gastronomy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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