relished 1 of 2

past tense of relish

relished

2 of 2

adjective

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relished
Verb
  • But that was not the case at Leicester last season, when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall enjoyed a career-best campaign while wingers Abdul Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi registered 19 and 18 goal involvements respectively in the Championship.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Once opened, coffee loses flavor after two weeks and is best enjoyed within six months.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Thailand is America’s oldest ally in Asia whose revered palace historically served as a pillar of conservatism and permanence, as well as a bulwark against the communist fervor engulfing its Southeast Asian neighbors.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 26 June 2025
  • Wildlife trafficking of turtles, parrots, and more in Mexico—with most transactions conducted on social media—is threatening the country’s revered biodiversity.
    Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • The eight students chosen to present their collections to the esteemed members of the fashion industry were Elena Maria Brugnara, Eleonora Maccarone, Giulia Lin, Martina La Gatta, Regina Branca, Martina Troya Malo, Shreya and Li Xintong.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
  • On the other hand, White doing Survivor represents a surrender of control that risks jeopardizing an esteemed image (particularly compared to other reality TV contestants).
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
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“Relished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relished. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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