gourmands

plural of gourmand
1
as in gourmets
a person with refined tastes in food and wine a finicky gourmand who vacationed in Europe every year simply for the wine

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2
as in pigs
one who eats greedily or too much the kind of gourmand who swallows food without even pausing to taste it

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Recent Examples of gourmands The next stage for gourmands, Müller suggests, is a shift toward more elevated and refined interpretations. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Woody perfumes give gourmands an unexpected depth. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 June 2026 The new edible notes are warmer, richer and far more grown-up than the cotton candy era that defined early 2010s gourmands. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 But lately, the city’s sharp suits have been joined by gallerygoers and gourmands. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 While the gourmands among us may long for those varieties, some enduring classics also came out of that era, like cream of mushroom and chicken noodle soups in 1934. Matt Cortina, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 For your consideration, an edit of the best matcha perfumes to know, ranging from zen and woodsy to sweet gourmands. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026 As with every olfactory family, no two gourmands are the same. Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • 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
  • If Toni’s home had been open to gourmets there would always be porgys frying.
    Nikki Giovanni September 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • Officials said a mix of exotic animals, livestock and domestic pets were living on the property, including dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, geese, donkeys, goats and pigs.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • The robots removed gallbladders in pigs, a significant step before the experiments progress to human trials.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 10 July 2026
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  • With its winning trifecta of sandy beaches, boutique hotels, and unpretentious tavernas, the Greek island of Milos seduces couples, water lovers, and gastronomes alike.
    Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • 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.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • The central theme was the figurative — and literal — significance of passing the ball, including asking audience members to ponder what their passing game is like and the ramifications of being a ball hog.
    Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Not every invasive species is as dramatic or fearsome as a Burmese python or a feral hog—but that doesn’t lessen their impact on native ecosystems.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 July 2026

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“Gourmands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gourmands. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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