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relished

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verb

past tense of relish

Example Sentences

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
  • Besides, Hewitt had previously produced the revered Walter Cronkite news show as well as the riveting Kennedy-Nixon debate.
    Peter Bart, Deadline, 8 May 2025
  • Most Popular Papal Names Historically, popes have often chosen names that reflect continuity with revered predecessors.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • First seen by Daring Fireball’s John Gruber and reported by esteemed tech site The Verge, Apples’ warning comes in the form of an exclamation point.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • The new restaurants were added to the list in the lead-up to the California Michelin Guide ceremony on June 25, where the guide will announce the restaurants receiving the esteemed Michelin stars and Bib Gourmand awards.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
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“Relished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relished. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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