as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relishing
Still, Republicans were relishing the opportunity to scrutinize the former Democratic president under oath.
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Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
That unfolding intra-family fight is messy, to put it mildly, but one that Democrats are relishing.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
While both are hoping to get their hands on a medal, Smith is just relishing the chance of competing at his very first Olympics after recovering from several serious injuries in recent seasons.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Evan Bates and Madison Chock are still happily married and are relishing all their accomplishments at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 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
Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
That unfolding intra-family fight is messy, to put it mildly, but one that Democrats are relishing.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
While both are hoping to get their hands on a medal, Smith is just relishing the chance of competing at his very first Olympics after recovering from several serious injuries in recent seasons.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Evan Bates and Madison Chock are still happily married and are relishing all their accomplishments at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishing
Verb
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Winners will serve as island custodians, agreeing to basic stewardship responsibilities while enjoying peace, nature, and nearby local communities.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Working parents may not be able to carve out the time needed for things like unstructured play or simply enjoying downtime with their kids.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
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And no one is begrudging McAvoy and Swayman’s savoring the victory.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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At a picnic fundraiser in Orlando, his wife Iryna grabs his arms and wildly twirls around his wheelchair, savoring life.—
Carol Guzy,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2026
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The couple’s sexy and loving chemistry was a key element in the series while also establishing Grimes as a heartthrob.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Powered by skin-loving ingredients, the formula glides on effortlessly.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Relishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relishing. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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