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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
Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
The 100 and 400 events took place within 20 minutes of each other, a challenge that Diagne relished.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
This year there are wildflowers growing in that area, but none of the variety that the goldfinch’s relished.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
One four years and four months ago — relished every second.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Naturally, Sombr relished the moment by slicking back his hair and wiping his eyeliner to end the song with a flourish.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
Here, leisurely evenings kick off in the lounge with vodka-sake martinis relished on a plush red banquette.
—Alia Akkam, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
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
Verb
The fact is that leeches are relished by everything from walleyes and bass to trout and all the panfish.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
The 100 and 400 events took place within 20 minutes of each other, a challenge that Diagne relished.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
This year there are wildflowers growing in that area, but none of the variety that the goldfinch’s relished.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
One four years and four months ago — relished every second.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Naturally, Sombr relished the moment by slicking back his hair and wiping his eyeliner to end the song with a flourish.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
Here, leisurely evenings kick off in the lounge with vodka-sake martinis relished on a plush red banquette.
—Alia Akkam, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
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
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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They are best enjoyed from Premium rooms on higher floors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Luka Vuskovic enjoyed an impressive season on loan with Hamburg and caught the attention of clubs across Europe.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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While modern-day hosts don’t explicitly expect guests to bring a gift, it's still largely considered a polite and appreciated gesture.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
1 June 2026
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The Red Sea is one of the planet’s most extraordinary—and extraordinarily under-appreciated— marine ecosystems.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The big moments continue for Lake Central, but Thuftedal savored this victory.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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On the bench is the revered Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The Kumus of Kaua’i A kumu is a revered guide or teacher.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Anyone who knew Berry loved him.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Click through to see if your favorite skin, hair, makeup, and body products were voted most-loved in the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Jonathan liked to drop in on patients, ask how things were going.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Mabe Fratti and Bill Orcutt’s collaboration didn’t begin colorfully or dramatically; Fratti just liked Orcutt and said so publicly, prompting Orcutt to reach out, which resulted in their working—remotely, mostly—on a series of pieces.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Imagine that an esteemed journalist published a book profiling a real-life vampire, and then that vampire’s twisted soulmate—also a vampire—started a rock band.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 June 2026
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The latest in this esteemed Grumeti portfolio is Sabora Tented Camp, which opened in November 2020.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Relished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relished. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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