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
Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 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
Weaver relishes the chance to dress up and embrace the glamour of the season.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Alex Caruso relishes making Jokic miserable.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
These are the moments James relishes, in his 23rd season, making new memories – one of his children, Lakers guard Bronny James, often on the bench, another in San Francisco on Saturday, watching the Lakers away from home.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Most importantly, Alvarado relishes in his role as a tough-nosed, point-of-attack defender, an area the Knicks have had trouble despite building a roster with notable defenders across all positions.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
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
The actor also relishes the opportunity to share the screen with longtime friends, including Demi Moore and Sam Elliott.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
The actor relishes all aspects of Dahl’s childishness, and the humanity within the beast emerges in small moments.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
So a sombre start to a game but nothing relishes the present tense more than football and after a nervous opening five minutes, in which Bolton squander a one-on-one, smartly stopped by Wycombe goalkeeper Will Norris, the visitors take control of the game.
—Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The 42-year-old’s rollercoaster PGA Tour career bottomed out at the end, but featured two high points at Bay Hill that Every still relishes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Ever the showman, Marty relishes ditching the pretense and his wardrobe onstage, embracing his competitive streak.
—Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
Trump, meanwhile, relishes partisanship and uses it to his advantage.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 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
Weaver relishes the chance to dress up and embrace the glamour of the season.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Alex Caruso relishes making Jokic miserable.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
These are the moments James relishes, in his 23rd season, making new memories – one of his children, Lakers guard Bronny James, often on the bench, another in San Francisco on Saturday, watching the Lakers away from home.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Most importantly, Alvarado relishes in his role as a tough-nosed, point-of-attack defender, an area the Knicks have had trouble despite building a roster with notable defenders across all positions.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
The actor also relishes the opportunity to share the screen with longtime friends, including Demi Moore and Sam Elliott.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
The actor relishes all aspects of Dahl’s childishness, and the humanity within the beast emerges in small moments.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
So a sombre start to a game but nothing relishes the present tense more than football and after a nervous opening five minutes, in which Bolton squander a one-on-one, smartly stopped by Wycombe goalkeeper Will Norris, the visitors take control of the game.
—Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The 42-year-old’s rollercoaster PGA Tour career bottomed out at the end, but featured two high points at Bay Hill that Every still relishes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Ever the showman, Marty relishes ditching the pretense and his wardrobe onstage, embracing his competitive streak.
—Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishes
Noun
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Even Luke Skywalker dons a pair of beige Levi’s—transformed from a miner’s uniform into a symbol of rebellious cool by the likes of James Dean—to blend in with the desert sands of Tatooine, a former mining outpost.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The white political elite of the former Confederacy assiduously fought the reforms that liberated African Americans, particularly the right to vote, introducing poll taxes and literacy tests, as well as resorting to terrorism by the likes of the Ku Klux Klan to turn back the clock.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The Senior Anglers group enjoys freshwater and saltwater fishing, camping, boating and environmental conservation.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The bill enjoys bipartisan sponsorship and unanimous committee support because the math is straightforward and the need is obvious.—
Jennifer Mahr,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Which, of course, has been a problem all along in a league that savors a race to the bottom.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The brunch menu is fairly limited, but has something for most appetites—Greek yogurt bowls, French toast, avocado toast, etc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to the company, the meals are portioned for smaller appetites, provide at least 20 grams (g) of protein, and include nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, or potassium, depending on the item.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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University of Oregon chemist Christopher Hendon loves his coffee—so much so that studying all the factors that go into creating the perfect cuppa constitutes a significant area of research for him.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The gorgeous Monarch butterfly loves this flower in particular.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Relishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relishes. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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