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relish 1 of 2

noun

ˈre-lish How to pronounce relish (audio)
Definition of relishnext
1
as in liking
positive regard for something she has great relish for early morning walks, which she takes nearly every day

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2
as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met ate the bowl of ice cream with relish

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relish

2 of 2

verb

as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in visit again real soon, for I relish your company

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Recent Examples of relish
Noun
The Greatest Robot Anime Is Back With Something to Prove The new Mobile Suit Gundam movie is mad as hell and relishes in the franchise’s intoxicating weirdness. — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 The shape-shifting eldritch entity of mysterious origins relishes torturing children. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
Oyelowo relished the opportunity to finally show off his swordsmanship skills. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2026 Riley seems to relish his role as a senior leader for a team that isn’t loaded with experience. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relish
  1. liking
  2. enjoyment
  3. enjoy
  4. like
  5. pleasure
  6. savor
  7. appetite
  8. contentment
Noun
  • If that isn’t enough sand for your liking, the hotel also offers private access to idyllic Doctor’s Cave Beach and its gentle surf.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
  • An update on inflation across the United States that came in close to economists’ expectations, even if prices are still rising too quickly for everyone’s liking, also helped calm the market.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of liking
Noun
  • That enjoyment would also help pay for the barn’s preservation.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In psychoanalytic terms, it would be called Angstlust—the enjoyment of fear.
    — Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of enjoyment
Verb
  • Aston Villa and Chelsea, for example, exchanged four players over the summer, with The Athletic reporting that the two organisations enjoy a strong relationship.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Home to the world’s largest Japanese diaspora, as well as sizeable Korean and Chinese communities, the Brazilian megacity of São Paulo is one of the best places outside Asia to enjoy Asian food, said Austin Bush in Travel + Leisure.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of enjoy
Noun
  • The video currently boasts over one million views and 153,000 likes.
    — Owen Carry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Sarkisian likes to call plays designed for the quarterback to move his feet, but Manning can also win from the pocket.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of like
Noun
  • Several of my favorite poetry collections capture the nuanced process of breaking up, with its extreme states of longing, anger, and sorrow—while also expanding the capacity for joy, pleasure, and compassion.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • None of these extensions are more than a short walk away from the Manor House (the walks alone bring great pleasure), and all of them are thoughtfully furnished.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasure
Verb
  • In a month without much to savor, this is when Houston can take solace.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Like its predecessor in the space, Lanna will be a full-service restaurant, a place to unwind and savor each bite.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of savor
Noun
  • The market has already shown a voracious appetite for companies demonstrating copious free cash flows at a time when it's become scarce.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • What everyone was caught up in was an appetite with a longer history than the social media platforms now feeding it.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of appetite
Noun
  • The Straits of Florida glisten and the sun leaves a feeling of hazy contentment.
    — Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Being alone and posting about her journey ultimately helped Hoadley find contentment in her life.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of contentment

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