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

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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
Finished with a dollop of sour cream and a simple, bright relish of fresh zucchini, squash, tomatoes, and lime juice, this comforting dish is a satisfyingly light meal that is perfect for a warm evening on the patio. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 Some of his recent creations include a spicy muffaletta dog topped with salami, capicola, mozzarella and olive relish. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Verb
Cape Cod Fishermen on and around Cape Cod have long relished the annual striper migration. — Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 While Asher’s wildest dreams were coming true, his parents relished seeing their son — who has been essentially living with half of his heart — thrive. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 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
  • But if your disco cabinets are just a bit too much for your liking, take the doors off completely for a fresh look.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, staff undergo extensive training, learning to guide customers through choosing a whiskey to their liking, within their price range.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of liking
Noun
  • Indeed, some might suggest that asset protection planning is the science or art of separating clients from their assets while still allowing those clients the beneficial use and enjoyment of those assets.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit requests damages of $10 million for past and future physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
    — Madison Lambert, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of enjoyment
Verb
  • Jewel enjoys a casual summer day while shopping at the What Goes Around Comes Around pop-up in Aspen.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • There are certainly plenty of spots along the banks from which to take in the view, but it is best enjoyed from the deck of your own river cruise, which are plentiful and can be surprisingly cheap.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of enjoy
Noun
  • Just dropping a like isn't going to cut it either, that's barely acknowledging a very real human being on the other end of that username, never mind a conversation.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Florida Keys could be wetter, at 50% Saturday and 35% Sunday, with highs at 90 and feels-like of 103-105.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of like
Noun
  • These and many other TV shows and movies await your viewing pleasure this weekend, and this list has them all.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • More often, though, the mood is more one of resignation to a hardscrabble existence that also has its pleasures.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasure
Verb
  • August is National Sandwich Month, a time to savor its incredible diversity and cultural impact.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But fans might want to savor this one, because according to Vermont law, highway patrol mandatory retirement age is 57, the age the youngest Broken Lizard member hits this month.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of savor
Noun
  • Because a news organization that comes in to take advantage of this [appetite] has also done their research and anticipated questions and is preparing for pushback.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
  • As Chinese people’s incomes have grown, so has their appetite for meat, dairy, and other goods.
    — Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of appetite
Noun
  • The poetry of this movie, in short, is in Dafoe, who gives his finest performance in years—a long trek from bliss to despair to disillusionment, and finally to the odd contentment and consolation that disillusionment often brings.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While there’s no direct translation in English, this cornerstone of Danish culture describes a feeling of coziness and contentment.
    — Yerin Kim, InStyle, 27 July 2026
Definition of contentment

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