as in likes
positive regard for something
she has great relish for early morning walks, which she takes nearly every day
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as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relishes
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Over the Top The Griddle Guy enamored with flat top cookers is a fan of restaurant-style food, cooking for large crowds, and as a culinary showman, relishes flamboyant presentations.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Moraine Valley commit relishes hitting behind her best friend — sophomore shortstop Demi Lotus.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
No-one relishes playing against Haaland.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 May 2026
This simple method for slicing cantaloupe—and other melons such as honeydew—will take you from whole fruit to neat wedges or bite-size cubes for fruit salads, savory relishes, and more.
—Janet McCracken, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
For another easy-to-care-for choice that relishes sunlight, look to creeping juniper and its beautifully hazy blue-green leaves.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
How Sears might recapture its magnetism Architectural historian Hunter relishes opportunities to explore Sears mail-order homes and meet their owners.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This is the kind of elaborate plot that Taylor relishes for his perennial hero, Pike Logan, leader of the shadowy Taskforce.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Much of Turkey’s attacking approach play centres on isolating Yildiz on the wing, a slippery winger who relishes the opportunity to run at his man.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 5 June 2026
From his reality shows before becoming a politician, to hours spent entertaining at events in ways planned and impromptu, to proudly showing off his various properties and efforts to overhaul the White House, the president relishes hosting.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
No one, perhaps, relishes the thought of combing through a credit report, shopping around for car insurance or parsing a bank statement.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Each clearly relishes still sharing the stage with a rock legend who, improbably, is now 85-going-on-just-17.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Perhaps almost as much as winning games, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid most relishes the on-field teaching aspects of his job.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Just remember, your body is precious cargo that relishes healthy routine.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Now, Jefferson relishes what could be.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Now the marketing director of Visit Fargo-Moorhead, Melquist relishes helping others rethink North Dakota.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Over the Top The Griddle Guy enamored with flat top cookers is a fan of restaurant-style food, cooking for large crowds, and as a culinary showman, relishes flamboyant presentations.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Moraine Valley commit relishes hitting behind her best friend — sophomore shortstop Demi Lotus.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
No-one relishes playing against Haaland.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 May 2026
This simple method for slicing cantaloupe—and other melons such as honeydew—will take you from whole fruit to neat wedges or bite-size cubes for fruit salads, savory relishes, and more.
—Janet McCracken, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
For another easy-to-care-for choice that relishes sunlight, look to creeping juniper and its beautifully hazy blue-green leaves.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
How Sears might recapture its magnetism Architectural historian Hunter relishes opportunities to explore Sears mail-order homes and meet their owners.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This is the kind of elaborate plot that Taylor relishes for his perennial hero, Pike Logan, leader of the shadowy Taskforce.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Luckily for women’s soccer, Rodman relishes the role.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Much of Turkey’s attacking approach play centres on isolating Yildiz on the wing, a slippery winger who relishes the opportunity to run at his man.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 5 June 2026
From his reality shows before becoming a politician, to hours spent entertaining at events in ways planned and impromptu, to proudly showing off his various properties and efforts to overhaul the White House, the president relishes hosting.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
No one, perhaps, relishes the thought of combing through a credit report, shopping around for car insurance or parsing a bank statement.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Each clearly relishes still sharing the stage with a rock legend who, improbably, is now 85-going-on-just-17.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Perhaps almost as much as winning games, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid most relishes the on-field teaching aspects of his job.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Just remember, your body is precious cargo that relishes healthy routine.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Now, Jefferson relishes what could be.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishes
Noun
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Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West were still in the lineup and effective, but Elgin Baylor, a high-wire precursor to the likes of Connie Hawkins, Julius Erving, and Michael Jordan, had retired.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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With a cellar that includes bottles from the likes of Heitz Cellars, Tor, Dominus, Pahlmeyer, and Vine Hill Ranch, Phillips bought 24 bottles, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, but some of each varietal, including the Sémillon, which his wife Marsha particularly liked.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
Verb
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But while ChatGPT enjoys a significant lead in monthly users, rival models are quickly catching up.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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The submissive Colin finds new confidence and enjoys doing assorted things for Ray, but complications arise when Colin begins to want something more emotional.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Noun
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But then, so are customers’ appetites.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Revisiting asset allocations and risk appetites might get at the heart of what investors are trying to address.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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My mother savors her espresso slowly.—
Lucia Aronica,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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In helming a tale of a lonely boy who savors friendship with a visitor from outer space, the American director drew on his own memories of childhood isolation.—
Will Gosner Britannica Editors June 8,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Gluck’s incarnation of Margery Kempe loves too much and is in total denial about the depth and scale of her relationship with God’s son.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Elmina — a fishing port to the south — loves Villa due to its hometown hero Nii Lamptey’s brief spell with the club in 1994.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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