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
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 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
Still, this also is the type of career salvage job that Pat Riley seemingly relishes.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
She’s written books of essays and relishes helping people feel seen.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
But being able to stroll through them is a moment every high school team relishes.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Kyiv, Ukraine — Vladimir Putin does not want a deal, and the sweetness of being begged to entertain one is something the Russian president relishes.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
This is the sort of high-pressure challenge Mount relishes.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
No hot water baths or pressure canning, the technique uses modern day refrigerators and freezers to store small batches of homemade jams, condiments and spreads, plus chutneys, pickles, relishes and ketchups.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Jeff Howe, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Trump knows that well and clearly relishes the inauthentic.
—James Warren, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Carol, clearly missing human contact, relishes the moment, and the two end up sleeping together.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Mora doesn’t have anything to prove, but still relishes in proving people wrong.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025
But even with a difficult obstacle ahead, the light is still on for Walpole, and quarterback Blake Pileski relishes the challenge in front of him.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Veronica Swift relishes the challenge.
—Helena Alonso Paisley, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
For a man who clearly relishes his status, this is no small loss.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
These are the days Charles Lee relishes most, knowing the NBA’s ebbs and flows.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
In an era when many kids prefer to shoot first and maybe play some defense later, the 5-foot-7 Thomas relishes her time without the ball just as much as her time with it in her hands.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 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
Still, this also is the type of career salvage job that Pat Riley seemingly relishes.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
She’s written books of essays and relishes helping people feel seen.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
But being able to stroll through them is a moment every high school team relishes.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Kyiv, Ukraine — Vladimir Putin does not want a deal, and the sweetness of being begged to entertain one is something the Russian president relishes.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
This is the sort of high-pressure challenge Mount relishes.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
No hot water baths or pressure canning, the technique uses modern day refrigerators and freezers to store small batches of homemade jams, condiments and spreads, plus chutneys, pickles, relishes and ketchups.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Of course, Butler still relishes the play that changed his life.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Trump knows that well and clearly relishes the inauthentic.
—James Warren, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Carol, clearly missing human contact, relishes the moment, and the two end up sleeping together.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Mora doesn’t have anything to prove, but still relishes in proving people wrong.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025
But even with a difficult obstacle ahead, the light is still on for Walpole, and quarterback Blake Pileski relishes the challenge in front of him.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Veronica Swift relishes the challenge.
—Helena Alonso Paisley, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
For a man who clearly relishes his status, this is no small loss.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
These are the days Charles Lee relishes most, knowing the NBA’s ebbs and flows.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishes
Noun
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Darnold’s already shown maximum resolve by scrambling his way off the ash heap of underachievement history, where the likes of Zach Wilson, Josh Rosen and Johnny Manziel all reside.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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On Friday night, the 2026 Olympic Winter Games got off to a thrilling start with the official opening ceremony, featuring the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Charlize Theron, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Mariah Carey.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The royal family enjoys hunting, fishing, and horseback riding on the property.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sara also enjoys photographing sports.—
Sara Diggins,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The studio was then owned by wildcatter Marvin Davis, a six-foot-four, three-hundred-pound man of Falstaffian appetites.—
Gabriel Sherman,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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For appetites large and small, these delightful dishes are worth seeking in Atlanta this month.—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gift a new set of grilling tools to the husband who loves to cook, add a massage gun to your home gym for the workout enthusiast, or indulge his love for music with a best-selling pair of headphones, or even a custom plaque with your wedding song.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Roseman loves to stock up on defensive linemen and has succeeded.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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