1
as in liking
positive regard for something
she has great relish for early morning walks, which she takes nearly every day
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2
as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
ate the bowl of ice cream with relish
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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
visit again real soon, for I relish your company
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Recent Examples of relish
Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Onions, relish, fresh herbs, sugar and more all have fierce supporters and detractors.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Schomburg relished such visits.
—Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This is the kind of elaborate plot that Taylor relishes for his perennial hero, Pike Logan, leader of the shadowy Taskforce.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Onions, relish, fresh herbs, sugar and more all have fierce supporters and detractors.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Use less mayonnaise, drain any pickles or relish, and try using green onions instead of regular ones.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Schomburg relished such visits.
—Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relish
Noun
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Quesadillas, nachos and salads are also on the menu and can be customized to your liking.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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The project is one more makeover refashioning the nation’s capital to Trump’s liking, following others such as the demolition of the White House's East Wing to make room for a new ballroom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Moon moves through your 5th House of Creativity, bringing energy toward expression and enjoyment.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The platform also accommodates mobile properties such as boats and recreational vehicles, where operational knowledge plays a significant role in both safety and enjoyment.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Moon in Scorpio harmonizes with Jupiter through your 5th House of Creativity, making connection feel more natural, playful, and easy to enjoy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The Senior Anglers group enjoys freshwater and saltwater fishing, camping, boating and environmental conservation.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Westminster Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen showed the new signage in a Facebook post that’s garnered more than 14,000 likes and comments combined — responses spanning from supportive and celebratory, to confused and inflammatory.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The rising hospitality star ended up partnering with notorious impresario Chris Paciello (later convicted of racketeering) to open Liquid, an instant hit with the likes of Madonna, Naomi Campbell and Donatella Versace.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The songs are contextualized a little and, among other gentle pleasures, Kole and Galante explore a little of the structural complexity of Bacharach’s constantly shape-shifting music, an outlier among pop compositions and indicative of the composer’s technical genius.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Opening on Thursday, April 23 at Studio 54 in New York City, this starry production leans fully into the show's campy pleasures, delivering plenty of laughs, strong performances and visual flair.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Which, of course, has been a problem all along in a league that savors a race to the bottom.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the meantime, Ruff is savoring the final weeks of her high school career and her last go-round as a dual-sport competitor.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Suppliers are also increasingly investing—both due to brand appetite and government regulations—in better data collection and traceability.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The brunch menu is fairly limited, but has something for most appetites—Greek yogurt bowls, French toast, avocado toast, etc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Despite their questionable politics, something about the Millers’ wholesome, Christian contentment strikes a chord with Rue.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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There was no sign of contentment.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relish. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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