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
Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026
Then, relish, mustard and an onions — in that order — are perfect.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 2026
While Tom Kingsley was on directorial duty for the Emmy hopeful action comedy, the writer-producer relished the opportunity to make a movie set in the place where it was shot.
—Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
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Noun
The zing from a squeeze of lemon juice plus the tangy crunch of relish adds up to a flavorful dish that is surprisingly easy to throw together.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026
Then, relish, mustard and an onions — in that order — are perfect.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Verb
Back to the present day, and Greifender is relishing what’s to come.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 2026
While Tom Kingsley was on directorial duty for the Emmy hopeful action comedy, the writer-producer relished the opportunity to make a movie set in the place where it was shot.
—Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relish
Noun
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They’re affiliated with Mural Arts Philadelphia, the organization that partners with the Eagles to stage this annual event, and one of the men next to Sirianni apparently places his arm around Sirianni’s torso a bit too low for the coach’s liking.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The 2026 car is much more to Hamilton’s liking.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Both genres play on the idea of surprise and communal enjoyment, which is what Murai found so compelling about the show overall.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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The technology has enhanced his understanding of fish and his enjoyment of fishing, Schneider said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Attendees enjoyed classic dishes like pancit and lumpia alongside musical performances and traditional folk dances by legacy Filipino American cultural organizations from across the South Bay.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Witt enjoyed his time meeting the Sooners.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The tune dropped in November 2025 and quickly became a chart hit, the likes of which the singer-songwriter probably never expected.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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While studying the performing arts, his classmates included the likes of Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, according to his family’s biography.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Noun
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So this summer, give yourself permission to read for pleasure — and come back to work as a better leader for it.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Adventure blends with delight as pleasure-seeking Venus moves into your 9th House of Exploration, inviting upbeat, patient learning and joyful cultural curiosity.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Robinson is savoring this World Cup.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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Some will cut more deeply for soccer fans of a literary bent; others can be savored no matter what your feelings about the beautiful game might be.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Symptoms of khat toxicity include delusions, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, and increased blood pressure and heart rate.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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With his big brother gone, Tristan settled into an armchair under a gold spotlight and posed for photos with apparent contentment.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Never mind hygge—this hotel takes Danish comfort and contentment to new heights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relish. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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