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as in gourmet
a person with refined tastes in food and wine
a finicky gourmand who vacationed in Europe every year simply for the wine
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Recent Examples of gourmand
Plus, honeyed florals and featherlight gourmands.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The warmth of the vanilla transforms the peach into something almost caramelized and deeply gourmand, giving the whole composition a richness that takes it to an entirely different level.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Apr. 2026
These restaurant additions could earn stars, the most prestigious and sought-after of Michelin’s awards; bib gourmand awards, which indicate value; or nods as new and notable.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Flamingo Estate’s gift set is a surefire way to make any gourmand feel loved.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The warmth of the vanilla transforms the peach into something almost caramelized and deeply gourmand, giving the whole composition a richness that takes it to an entirely different level.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Apr. 2026
These restaurant additions could earn stars, the most prestigious and sought-after of Michelin’s awards; bib gourmand awards, which indicate value; or nods as new and notable.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Flamingo Estate’s gift set is a surefire way to make any gourmand feel loved.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gourmand
Noun
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One pig, Walter, has his own indoor tent.—
Eric Adler
April 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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The block around Fernando Mendoza’s home in Coral Gables, Florida was roped off by early afternoon on Thursday and the roast pig – a lechon asado to Cubans like the Mendozas – was in the Caja China all day.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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And now, with a myriad of buzzy new restaurants helmed by some of France’s top chefs and curious creatives from around the world eager to experiment with the territory’s rich ingredients, Biarritz is becoming an epicure’s paradise in its own right.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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The epicure who dreamed up this last part was, allegedly, a priest.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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This fall Robb Report is gathering some of the greatest chefs in America to descend upon Nashville for the annual epicurean festival that is Culinary Masters.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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Anne Marie Panoringan, Culture OC food writer, notes that even for seasoned gastronomes, the value proposition feels off.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Painters, sculptors, designers, and young gastronomes with a forward-thinking vision have put down roots.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Gourmand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gourmand. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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