as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relishing
Facing off against an older woman at the table, the high-stakes gambler appears to be relishing a winning streak.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
With the cooler temperatures of fall rolling in, there's nothing like spending an evening on your porch, unwinding with a refreshing glass of sweet tea, and relishing the sights and sounds of the autumn foliage once again.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 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
Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis was relishing in his return to Minnesota, taunting the Gophers’ student section after his second touchdown pass on Saturday afternoon.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Though the Rose Bowl was filled to the brim with A-listers that evening, everyone's attention, including DiCaprio's, was seemingly on McCartney, 83, who the actor said, in an interview with NME, was relishing in the praise both the band and the crowd were giving him.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The grandstand that had begun the evening applauding and relishing the training ground finishes of a new signing, ended it with exuberant celebrations for their old captain.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In proper Capricorn form, Charles tries to take on the wise and brilliant detective role, while relishing in his previous success as an actor playing a similar character.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Isaac-Slurp has Pugsley in shackles, relishing the role reversal of master and pet.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
With the cooler temperatures of fall rolling in, there's nothing like spending an evening on your porch, unwinding with a refreshing glass of sweet tea, and relishing the sights and sounds of the autumn foliage once again.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 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
Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis was relishing in his return to Minnesota, taunting the Gophers’ student section after his second touchdown pass on Saturday afternoon.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Though the Rose Bowl was filled to the brim with A-listers that evening, everyone's attention, including DiCaprio's, was seemingly on McCartney, 83, who the actor said, in an interview with NME, was relishing in the praise both the band and the crowd were giving him.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The grandstand that had begun the evening applauding and relishing the training ground finishes of a new signing, ended it with exuberant celebrations for their old captain.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In proper Capricorn form, Charles tries to take on the wise and brilliant detective role, while relishing in his previous success as an actor playing a similar character.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Isaac-Slurp has Pugsley in shackles, relishing the role reversal of master and pet.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishing
Verb
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The epic-length adaptation of the seminal Mary Shelley novel premiered at Venice Film Festival before enjoying surprise screenings at Telluride Film Festival and another red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the photo, the twins could be seen enjoying vanilla ice cream cones at a carnival.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There is the man who is fiercely focused on football, and there is the non-football, nature-loving Nuno.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The prospect of shooting those tapes is a lot more chilling to me — or at least a lot more palpable — than the idea of my kids getting snatched by a neighbor on Halloween night, and Perry makes the most of it without completely unbalancing the rest of this otherwise fun-loving omnibus.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Relishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relishing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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