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
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Few relish turning heads like the foremost Kardashian, who has attended a dozen Met Galas, beginning with her 2013 debut as Kanye West’s plus-one in a custom Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci dress.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Having two dangerous units is a dynamic relished by Ducks coach Joel Quenneville and assistant Jay Woodcroft, who runs the power play.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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Noun
Adding more onion, relish, veggies, and eggs would go a long way in amping up the flavors.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Few relish turning heads like the foremost Kardashian, who has attended a dozen Met Galas, beginning with her 2013 debut as Kanye West’s plus-one in a custom Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci dress.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
Verb
Brady unexpectedly took the stage and clearly relished the chance to take some revenge.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Having two dangerous units is a dynamic relished by Ducks coach Joel Quenneville and assistant Jay Woodcroft, who runs the power play.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relish
Noun
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The other party can even customize the app to their liking.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Indeed, research on conversational dynamics finds that people who take turns reciprocally disclosing information during initial interactions report significantly greater liking, closeness, and enjoyment.—
Andy Molinsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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When the Moon enters Taurus, enjoyment gives your confidence something solid to build on.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Ben Shapiro’s heartwarming enjoyment of musical theater?—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Water aficionados will enjoy the chance to experience the ins and outs of the lake, thanks to five full-service marinas along the twisting shoreline, more than four times the length of Georgia’s Atlantic coast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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On Saturday, May 16, International Pickle Day, Smoothie King customers can enjoy a free 4-ounce Pickle Smoothie in stores only while supplies last.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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There is no escape for the likes of us.—
Jason Roeder,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Rai being the last man standing among the likes of Ludvig Aberg, McIlroy, Rahm, Reed, and Schauffele — who all began the day within three shots of the lead — has a feeling of randomness about it, which was the theme for the week at Aronimink.—
Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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For a completist like me, the pleasures of MTV Unplugged came from hearing overfamiliar songs freshened up, if rarely truly reimagined.—
Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
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The property’s pleasures certainly help.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Even the nicer California wines were better for washing down food than savoring for taste.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
15 May 2026
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Anyone who can’t wait that long to try it—or wants a few extra days to savor the flavors—can sign up for the Taco Bell Rewards program as members get early access to the Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza starting May 19.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Whether public market investors have an appetite for funding something this risky is a separate question.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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An October 2025 study via the National Library of Medicine found warm white light at 2700K produced the highest levels of positive emotion and appetite in participants.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Those who smooth everything over, who perform contentment rather than feel it, slowly drain that account without either partner quite knowing why.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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While hedonic wellbeing often stems from minor and fleeting pleasures, such as the enjoyment people get from eating delicious food or watching something funny, eudaimonic pleasures refer to experiences that provide a deeper, more profound sense of accomplishment or contentment.—
Markham Heid,
Time,
7 May 2026
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relish. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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