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to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relished
Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
Reed’s victims relished a chance at payback when the writer tried his hand at acting in the atrocious 1970 film adaptation of Gore Vidal’s novel Myra Breckinridge.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Brady unexpectedly took the stage and clearly relished the chance to take some revenge.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Long after retiring, Murphy relished coming from his Utah home to Braves spring training and having discussions with Cox.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Jocks and mean girls relished in the mainstream, while the freaks and losers huddled over video-game music and alt weirdness.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
After the Chiefs missed a chance at the first Super Bowl three-peat, Simmons relished Philadelphia’s 40-22 win over the Chiefs.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Trump has relished in portraying himself as the president who spills the secrets.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Trump has relished in portraying himself as the president who spills the secrets.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Growing up in the suburbs of Vancouver, actor Cobie Smulders always relished the chance to escape the city to explore the lush wilderness beyond it.
—Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
Reed’s victims relished a chance at payback when the writer tried his hand at acting in the atrocious 1970 film adaptation of Gore Vidal’s novel Myra Breckinridge.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Brady unexpectedly took the stage and clearly relished the chance to take some revenge.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Long after retiring, Murphy relished coming from his Utah home to Braves spring training and having discussions with Cox.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Jocks and mean girls relished in the mainstream, while the freaks and losers huddled over video-game music and alt weirdness.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
After the Chiefs missed a chance at the first Super Bowl three-peat, Simmons relished Philadelphia’s 40-22 win over the Chiefs.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Trump has relished in portraying himself as the president who spills the secrets.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Trump has relished in portraying himself as the president who spills the secrets.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relished
Adjective
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A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Woodward and McNeela are both captains who enjoyed Marist’s celebration on senior night.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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The chickens had indeed been attacked by a coyote, a juvenile who’d never before enjoyed the pleasures of the coop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Oeding said there is no appreciated value on the homes for the first three years of ownership.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The Jays aren’t expecting brilliance from Corbin, but his dull consistency is much appreciated.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Tastee-Freez was where Middle American children were rewarded, budding adults savored their first morsels of independence, and old-timers gathered to reminisce.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Given their relatively little stage time together, the two savored the opportunity to admire each other’s performance.—
Carey Purcell,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That means that the only official Cocteau Twins live release skips right over the most revered period of the band’s history.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
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In addition to those allegations against Gardner in Mississippi, there are also claims of misconduct at one of the most revered gyms in competitive gymnastics.—
Jake Rosenwasser,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Spirit Airlines was the budget-friendly carrier America loved to hate.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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While the late Irish businessman Ivor Fitzpatrick, who owned the yacht for the past few years, had loved owning it, his widow, Susan, has lowered the price with the goal of moving it more quickly.—
Michael Ballaban,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Her middle-school sister Nicole also liked the family outing.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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What Darcy liked best was to be left alone with a pile of books in a quiet room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Being the onstage voice of esteemed auteurs is a privilege Cheng takes seriously, especially when a director’s fans come up to him.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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No show has ever won more than three awards in a single night at the ceremony, putting Adolescence ahead of esteemed company, including Killing Eve and Happy Valley.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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