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
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
As usual, Lang plays the brute’s Heart of Darkness–esque descent into madness with gleeful relish.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 6 Jan. 2026
For now, nothing wrong with relishing those first-quarter moments when Jaime strikes to the scorers’ table.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
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Noun
And while steak is the star, don’t overlook the indulgent Black Label burger, layered with raclette cheese and mushroom relish for a decadent twist.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
As usual, Lang plays the brute’s Heart of Darkness–esque descent into madness with gleeful relish.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
Still, there’s no denying Durant relished his big shot.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 6 Jan. 2026
For now, nothing wrong with relishing those first-quarter moments when Jaime strikes to the scorers’ table.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relish
Noun
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If black isn’t to your liking, choose cobalt blue, deep burgundy, or chocolate brown instead.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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If Dowdle doesn’t find any deals to his liking, the Panthers would bring him back at the right price.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 6,000 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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For users who want keyboards that support focus, comfort, and enjoyment, the brand has established itself as a keyboard designer worth paying attention to.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ball enjoys every second of their interactions, too.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The winner will get to enjoy Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, with a full official Super Bowl Experience, including round-trip airfare, three-night hotel accommodations, plus a $1,000 gift card for expenses.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The extended Marty Supreme ensemble is full of such quirky picks and unexpected brief cameos from the likes of fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, illusionist Penn Jillette, and New Yorker writer Naomi Fry.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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Losing him to the likes of the Tennessee Titans or Atlanta Falcons would have been a devastating blow at a fragile time for the franchise.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In Sonnenfeld’s telling, the president’s recent moves substitute executive discretion for market outcomes, leaving managers and shareholders operating not within a free market, but at the pleasure of the White House.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Would Cora grow more open to life’s imperfect joys, its corny pleasures?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hurricanes fans should savor this moment and what this team has accomplished.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thompson, meanwhile, savors every contemptuous glare and hateful retort Anna regularly supplies.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These medications work by mimicking a hormone that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2026
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The legislative appetite for housing bonds indicates another good year for pro-abundance advocates.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Psychologically, blue is associated with tranquility and contentment, but its variety of shades bring different feelings to the table.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Expressing our aspiration for a future free from excess, Cloud Dancer evolves our desire for contentment and feelings of peace, unity, and cohesiveness.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relish. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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