as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relishing
Tourism in Albania has seen a sharp increase in recent years, with people relishing the nation’s vast, undeveloped coastline.
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Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Tourism in Albania has seen a sharp increase in recent years, with people relishing the nation’s vast, undeveloped coastline.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
That’s where Pantelas comes in, relishing opportunities to stifle and punish opponents.
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Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
27 June 2026
Fans waved flags and jumped for joy, relishing in the joy of defeating one of Europe’s powerhouse soccer teams.
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
Through it all, the Unfunny Bunny author is relishing being a father and is hoping to be a good role model.
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Parents,
18 June 2026
Back to the present day, and Greifender is relishing what’s to come.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
Sitting a few rows from the stage during the trio’s set, Jeane Capelli Pen and her adult daughter Gabriella Pen were relishing their chance to hear the blues played live as a bonus of Jeane’s business trip to Chicago from their home in São Paulo, Brazil.
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Kevin McKeough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
As for his own professional trajectory, Magnussen is relishing the chance to be at the top of the call sheet after playing a number of supporting roles in series like Boardwalk Empire, Black Mirror, Maniac and The Bold Type.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Tourism in Albania has seen a sharp increase in recent years, with people relishing the nation’s vast, undeveloped coastline.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
That’s where Pantelas comes in, relishing opportunities to stifle and punish opponents.
—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
27 June 2026
Fans waved flags and jumped for joy, relishing in the joy of defeating one of Europe’s powerhouse soccer teams.
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
Through it all, the Unfunny Bunny author is relishing being a father and is hoping to be a good role model.
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Parents,
18 June 2026
Back to the present day, and Greifender is relishing what’s to come.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
Sitting a few rows from the stage during the trio’s set, Jeane Capelli Pen and her adult daughter Gabriella Pen were relishing their chance to hear the blues played live as a bonus of Jeane’s business trip to Chicago from their home in São Paulo, Brazil.
—
Kevin McKeough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
As for his own professional trajectory, Magnussen is relishing the chance to be at the top of the call sheet after playing a number of supporting roles in series like Boardwalk Empire, Black Mirror, Maniac and The Bold Type.
—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishing
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images As Micron customers try and adjust to a new reality of constantly rising memory prices, investors in the company are enjoying historic profit margins.
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After a morning of spotty showers, the Twin Cities is enjoying sunshine, a nice breeze and highs in the mid-70s Wednesday.
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Carmy vowed to get the restaurant out of debt before savoring some soul-searching and crafting a new recipe for success.
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Director Spike Lee, perhaps the team’s most iconic fan, was on a float with Brunson, savoring the moment.
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The Tartan Army, Scotland’s band of fun-loving supporters, took over Boston for the past 10 days and migrated to South Florida this weekend.
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Not to the American fan who calls it soccer, waves the flag and doesn't apologize for loving his country.
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“Relishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relishing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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