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
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Get The Recipe 06 of 10 Texas Caviar Crunchy and colorful, this recipe is delicious as a dip or relish.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
No Bundesliga player attempted more take-ons across the campaign, with Gittens relishing the chance to drive into the box from the left flank (as shown below).
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Noun
There’s a third kid involved in the story called Oliver, played with macabre relish by Jonah Wren Phillips.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Get The Recipe 06 of 10 Texas Caviar Crunchy and colorful, this recipe is delicious as a dip or relish.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Verb
The director relishes delivering more of the brutal horror sequences that were the first film’s hallmark, but unlike 28 Days Later’s tight, suffocating narrative, here the story is more sprawling — and a whole lot sillier.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
No Bundesliga player attempted more take-ons across the campaign, with Gittens relishing the chance to drive into the box from the left flank (as shown below).
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relish
Noun
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Sear in a hot pan coated in a thin layer of oil until the meat is browned to your liking.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
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And that there are fewer and fewer reporters doing them, even as governments and others hire more and more flaks to spin events to their liking.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
10 June 2025
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Being mindful of the weather, staying hydrated, using reef-safe sunscreen and knowing how to identify a rip current are all practical ways to minimize risk while maximizing enjoyment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Here, Rosenstock explains the enjoyment and challenges of breathing life and taboo fun into someone on the edge of death.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Ellie Goulding enjoys a ride through the canals of Venice while in town for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding on June 27.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Here, my review of Holland America Line’s Westerdam, and how anyone can enjoy themselves aboard, whether traveling solo, as a couple, or with friends and family.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Chelsea have found other ways to comply, so how much they were forced to sell the likes of Gallagher by the rules rather than their own previous choices in the transfer market is open to debate.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Over at the New York Times, journalists in the likes of Julia Jacobs, Ben Sisario, and Anusha Bayya have taken on the platform’s consistent coverage of the trial, while mainstream publications including The Washington Post, The New York Post, E!—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Where to Shop in Saint-Germain-des-Prés Saint-Germain’s retail scene blends practical staples with refined pleasures.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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He’s caught on early to a universal truth, which is that an elevated sheet set is one of life’s finest pleasures.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Nothing is not so much a company as a global community mad euphoria of more than three million people who love the fusion of innovative technology and cutting-edge design.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Each necklace has three flashing modes: fast blinking, slow blinking and steady on. Add some fun to any Independence Day outfit with these patriotic headbands and glasses your kids are sure to love.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The flavors are perfect for high-fiber mocktails that activate GLP-1, the hormone that controls appetite.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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These market participants have a higher risk appetite and embrace alternative financial instruments.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Relaxed licking paired with loose body language likely indicates love and contentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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The words used illustrated a sense of contentment from the quarterback toward the front office.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relish. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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