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
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
Liam relishes his unearned good fortune while Nick futilely tries to explain to everyone that something is terribly wrong.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
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
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
Outside of the recording booth, Hale relishes the opportunity to send voice memos from his alter ego.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
Liam relishes his unearned good fortune while Nick futilely tries to explain to everyone that something is terribly wrong.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishes
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This has been a theme with AEW, which has seen the likes of Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Penta, Ricky Saints, Jade Cargill and now Danhausen achieve career-defining success in AEW’s wake.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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This usually centers on the likes of Jefferson and his local, agrarian ideal; James Madison and his counterbalancing factions; Alexander Hamilton and his distrust of the common people.—
Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Rosie Randisi Presiding over one end of the resort’s iconic, 140-foot freshwater pool, the spa enjoys pride of place within the exuberant greenery of the 32-acre estate in the island’s pastoral north, far removed from Ibiza’s nightlife reputation.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has become associated with the wand, and Vasil enjoys giving the Japanese media something to write about, especially with Murakami sidelined.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Noun
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This supplement may be particularly helpful for people who are busy or who have low appetites.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
18 June 2026
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And with rising temperatures come slipping appetites.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 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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Hollywood loves a comedy about a plucky kid and an aging eccentric.—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Admission is free, and everyone who loves soccer and film is welcome.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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