as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relishing
After some time, Hamlin emerged from his car and was greeted by his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates, relishing the fact his sixth attempt at a title wasted away despite leading 208 of the 319 laps after starting on the pole.
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Linger unhurried, relishing in the colorful vibe of this excellent establishment as a reward for the day-long brewery crawl.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are back to being on speaking terms, several years after an estrangement caused by Buckingham’s firing from Fleetwood Mac and decades of relishing the most tumultuous (and hot) relationship in rock history.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
The production design impressively transforms a London soundstage into New Haven, the plot is fabulously convoluted, and Roberts is particularly compelling to watch, clearly relishing the opportunity to deliver a slippery performance.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
True, Zooey Deschanel might be better known for relishing 500 Days of Summer.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
And for their efforts, the Rams don’t have to do the type of soul searching that characterized their bye weeks the last two years, instead relishing their second straight win on the long trip back to Los Angeles ahead of their week off.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Facing off against an older woman at the table, the high-stakes gambler appears to be relishing a winning streak.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
The harmonies bob back and forth between musical eras, sometimes sounding as if they’d been lifted from 19th century Vienna, but other times relishing in the freedoms of the Jazz Age.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Linger unhurried, relishing in the colorful vibe of this excellent establishment as a reward for the day-long brewery crawl.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are back to being on speaking terms, several years after an estrangement caused by Buckingham’s firing from Fleetwood Mac and decades of relishing the most tumultuous (and hot) relationship in rock history.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
The production design impressively transforms a London soundstage into New Haven, the plot is fabulously convoluted, and Roberts is particularly compelling to watch, clearly relishing the opportunity to deliver a slippery performance.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
True, Zooey Deschanel might be better known for relishing 500 Days of Summer.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
And for their efforts, the Rams don’t have to do the type of soul searching that characterized their bye weeks the last two years, instead relishing their second straight win on the long trip back to Los Angeles ahead of their week off.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Facing off against an older woman at the table, the high-stakes gambler appears to be relishing a winning streak.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
The harmonies bob back and forth between musical eras, sometimes sounding as if they’d been lifted from 19th century Vienna, but other times relishing in the freedoms of the Jazz Age.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishing
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Austin Reaves is enjoying the best stretch of his NBA career, and Redick has seen contributions from a variety of players night after night.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Lomax not only wrote the song but also stars in the commercial, which portrays him enjoying the Biggie Bag combo meal, a scene that turns into a lively celebration of music and food.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Still, nostalgic home cooks are keeping the classics alive, recreating and sharing their takes and savoring the memories that come with them.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Aboard an inflatable raft, guests drift down the Aare Canal toward the town of Interlaken, Switzerland, savoring a meal of bubbling raclette served over potatoes and two generous glasses of white wine.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lopedote, who lived in Havelock, is remembered as a loving caretaker, generous cook and homemade gift-giver in an online obituary.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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But her intended target turns out to be her husband, who is suddenly revealed to be starkly different from the loving family man Nadia has known.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Relishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relishing. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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