as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relishing
And Marlins players taking part are relishing the chance to represent their countries.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Still, Republicans were relishing the opportunity to scrutinize the former Democratic president under oath.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
That unfolding intra-family fight is messy, to put it mildly, but one that Democrats are relishing.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
While both are hoping to get their hands on a medal, Smith is just relishing the chance of competing at his very first Olympics after recovering from several serious injuries in recent seasons.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Evan Bates and Madison Chock are still happily married and are relishing all their accomplishments at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Now retired after a successful business career in private equity, Joyner, 67, is relishing her role as a full-time collector of abstract art by African Americans and members of the global African diaspora.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Carey accompanied them, beaming, gladly relishing the homage.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Nicki Minaj is relishing in the rewards for her recent support for the MAGA movement.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Still, Republicans were relishing the opportunity to scrutinize the former Democratic president under oath.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
That unfolding intra-family fight is messy, to put it mildly, but one that Democrats are relishing.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
While both are hoping to get their hands on a medal, Smith is just relishing the chance of competing at his very first Olympics after recovering from several serious injuries in recent seasons.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Evan Bates and Madison Chock are still happily married and are relishing all their accomplishments at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Now retired after a successful business career in private equity, Joyner, 67, is relishing her role as a full-time collector of abstract art by African Americans and members of the global African diaspora.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Carey accompanied them, beaming, gladly relishing the homage.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Nicki Minaj is relishing in the rewards for her recent support for the MAGA movement.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishing
Verb
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A day later, both sides were outside during breaks enjoying an unseasonably warm mid-March day in Manhattan.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Grab coffee at Café Lyria in Noho, take a cycling class at AARMY, stop by Baya Bar for a smoothie, spot your favorite TikToker while enjoying a plate of fries at Fanelli Café in Soho, then see the sunset in Washington Square Park, where people watching is a favorite pastime.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Spend your weekend by the waves, savoring fresh seafood and exploring the area’s wildlife sanctuaries.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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On the topic of breakfast, give yourself the gift of actually savoring yours.—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Relishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relishing. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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