as in epicures
a person with refined tastes in food and wine
food critics have to be gourmets in order to write about food in an informed way
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Recent Examples of gourmets
If Toni’s home had been open to gourmets there would always be porgys frying.
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Nikki Giovanni
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Nikki Giovanni
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gourmets
Noun
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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
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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
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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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“Gourmets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gourmets. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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