as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relishing
Wilson says that becoming a mom has shifted her perspective on life and has her relishing moments out on the pitch more than before.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Indulge in unlimited caviar, pampering butlers and bespoke suites, while relishing high-tech amenities and evenings that come alive in bars, lounges, and entertainment venues.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Within the camp, since the international break, there has been a lot of emphasis on positives, on enjoying and relishing the chance to achieve something momentous.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
No matter, not with the Wizards relishing another defeat that improved their lottery odds, and not on an afternoon when Adebayo’s teammates found the scoring nearly as easy as their team captain did in the previous meeting.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Hince is relishing the chance to share his memories of Queen with the world.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The New Jersey native is relishing the opportunity to be the NXT women’s champion and proving the doubters wrong.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Here was an orchestra engaged in every nerve and sinew — and heart — at one with its conductor, audibly relishing every minute.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Calipari is a Hall of Fame coach who is all too used to this stage and will be relishing another opportunity to take the Razorbacks to the Sweet 16.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Indulge in unlimited caviar, pampering butlers and bespoke suites, while relishing high-tech amenities and evenings that come alive in bars, lounges, and entertainment venues.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Within the camp, since the international break, there has been a lot of emphasis on positives, on enjoying and relishing the chance to achieve something momentous.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
No matter, not with the Wizards relishing another defeat that improved their lottery odds, and not on an afternoon when Adebayo’s teammates found the scoring nearly as easy as their team captain did in the previous meeting.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Hince is relishing the chance to share his memories of Queen with the world.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The New Jersey native is relishing the opportunity to be the NXT women’s champion and proving the doubters wrong.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Here was an orchestra engaged in every nerve and sinew — and heart — at one with its conductor, audibly relishing every minute.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Calipari is a Hall of Fame coach who is all too used to this stage and will be relishing another opportunity to take the Razorbacks to the Sweet 16.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishing
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Belltower Green is the city’s urban greenspace and gardens, and is the spot for enjoying summer concerts, seasonal parades, and a splash pad during the warmer months.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Yedlin, a Seattle native, feels at home in the mountains and said his wife and two young children are enjoying the quiet, family-friendly life in Utah.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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But now, garlic scapes are gaining in popularity as an ingredient worthy of the spotlight—and of selling and savoring.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
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From a three-ingredient dinner to an unshakable dessert philosophy, Hathaway keeps delivering food content worth savoring.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2026
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Because loving our neighbor means more than kind words.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The structure feels as though it were built by a blobitecture-loving parent, then inherited by a child obsessed with the clean lines of mid-century design.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Relishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relishing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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