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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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
Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Relish tray Before charcuterie boards dominated social media, the centerpiece of a holiday table was the relish tray, full of pickles, celery, carrots, olives, nuts and fruit.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Bovino, strutting around in body armor or his distinctive long coat, seemed to relish his role as a villain to his critics, encouraging aggressive tactics by federal agents and sometimes engaging in them himself.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Inspired by retro relish trays, this easy cheese spread is highly addictive thanks to the slight tang and brightness from marinated artichoke hearts and smokiness from the gouda.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Relish tray Before charcuterie boards dominated social media, the centerpiece of a holiday table was the relish tray, full of pickles, celery, carrots, olives, nuts and fruit.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Verb
O’Hara relished playing deluded snobs like this wealthy Manhattanite with artistic ambitions from director Tim Burton’s horror comedy about two dead owners of a country house who want to drive out its new buyers.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Bovino, strutting around in body armor or his distinctive long coat, seemed to relish his role as a villain to his critics, encouraging aggressive tactics by federal agents and sometimes engaging in them himself.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relish
Noun
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Once the pork is about 80 percent browned to your liking, 8 to 10 minutes, add the garlic.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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Once the tomato's ripeness is to your liking, Sears says to hold the stem of the plant with one hand and pull the tomato off with the other.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 8,116 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit accuses the city of taking no efforts to stop trespassers and failing to compensate the owners for their loss of use and enjoyment of the property.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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YouTube says these tools are meant to support healthier viewing habits while still allowing young users to enjoy the platform in a more balanced way.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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My parents enthusiastically enjoyed the music of The Temptations and Gladys Knight.—
Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These add to the likes of Loro Piana, Brunello Cucinelli, Kiton, Bulgari and Giuseppe Zanotti that will hold presentations.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Layoff announcements hit an unsavory milestone in January Mass layoffs outlined last month by the likes of Amazon and UPS made for the worst January for job cut announcements since the Great Recession, new data showed Thursday.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In The Moon and the Bonfires Cesare Pavese wrote that everyone needs a hometown, even just for the pleasure of leaving it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Netflix is one of the better streamers for reality TV, hosting hundreds of hours for your binging pleasure, from messy dating shows to riveting game show competitions.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These recipes are perfect for slowing down and taking the time to savor all the joys of cooking, and this list includes recipes that are especially fragrant, comforting, and memorable.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fans should savour the glamour of intercontinental trips, however, as, barring a minor miracle, Spurs’ fixture list will be significantly less glitzy next term.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The audience’s appetite for it seems insatiable.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Two 25-year-olds, Alexander Isak and Bryan Mbeumo, accounted for around £190m of that sum, but in general, there was a greater appetite to spend big on players for whom resale value will be difficult to achieve.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The most common feelings reflected contentment rather than passion.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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That contentment was like a gentle wind on a hot day, or a few drops of rain during a drought – natural, humane happiness.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relish. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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