as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relishing
Evan Bates and Madison Chock are still happily married and are relishing all their accomplishments at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Dropkin seemed to be relishing in this moment.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 10 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
In quasi-noir mode, the action cuts back repeatedly to Elliot in rough shape in a police interrogation room, being questioned by two detectives (Margaret Cho and Johnny Knoxville, relishing the chance to shove aside their anticonventional reputations and play stern authority figures).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Eric Tweedle, 37, went to Indiana for two years before transferring to the University of Georgia, was relishing every moment of the tailgate.
—Alie Skowronski, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2026
But for now, Spanberger is also relishing the chance to shape a new image of what a Virginia governor can be — particularly for the littlest Virginians.
—Margaret Barthel, NPR, 16 Jan. 2026
Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Dropkin seemed to be relishing in this moment.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 10 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
In quasi-noir mode, the action cuts back repeatedly to Elliot in rough shape in a police interrogation room, being questioned by two detectives (Margaret Cho and Johnny Knoxville, relishing the chance to shove aside their anticonventional reputations and play stern authority figures).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Eric Tweedle, 37, went to Indiana for two years before transferring to the University of Georgia, was relishing every moment of the tailgate.
—Alie Skowronski, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2026
But for now, Spanberger is also relishing the chance to shape a new image of what a Virginia governor can be — particularly for the littlest Virginians.
—Margaret Barthel, NPR, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishing
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As if three promotions in as many years weren’t enough for Wrexham, the north Wales club co-owned by Hollywood stars Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds are enjoying another memorable campaign.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ferreira dispensed with the usual pablum, about not focusing on results, taking it one day at a time, enjoying the journey and what have you.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Shipments include six bottles total, two of each selection, so members have one to open now and one to cellar for savoring at a later date.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
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Chris Seibert, whose 10 seasons as coach included four straight sectional titles and the 2021 Class 4A state championship, has been savoring that win.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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And within that special group of music-loving daredevils, each has their own reason for applying a soundtrack to their death-defying jumps.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The freedom-loving sign tends to struggle with routine and rigidity, making a pairing with comfort creature Taurus particularly challenging.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Relishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relishing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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