as in gourmet
a person with refined tastes in food and wine
an epicurean with a beautifully equipped kitchen
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Recent Examples of epicurean
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Guests can experience the ultimate weekend by booking the ‘Lake Oconee Food & Wine Epicurean Package’ with access to five of the top events during the weekend.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Below, Wright speaks to the partnership with Nikka Whisky and the evolution of the resort’s bar and cocktail offerings in response to guests seeking ever-exceptional epicurean experiences.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
And on the wine side, The Epicurean’s Atlas: The Encyclopaedic Cellar went for whopping $16.8 million in Hong Kong.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Guests can experience the ultimate weekend by booking the ‘Lake Oconee Food & Wine Epicurean Package’ with access to five of the top events during the weekend.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Opening in October, the posh address will pamper guests with beachside butler service, a 10,000-square-foot Guerlain Wellness Spa and celebrity chef Michael Mina’s epicurean brilliance at the hotel’s Orla restaurant.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Below, Wright speaks to the partnership with Nikka Whisky and the evolution of the resort’s bar and cocktail offerings in response to guests seeking ever-exceptional epicurean experiences.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epicurean
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Vacations Will Focus On The Luxury Of Time Forget yachts and private jets; a truly luxurious holiday doesn’t have to be about splashing the cash.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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These high-quality ornaments will make your tree appear more luxurious and elegant.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Biggest Fear: Pain of their own insecurity, uncertainty. Type 7: The Enthusiast/Epicure The enthusiast/epicure looks to explore all the wonders of life and are always on the hunt for new experiences and adventures.Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
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Simic’s work is often described as surreal, darkly humorous, minimalist, the work of an impassioned epicure.Rowan Ricardo Phillips, The New Republic, 13 Jan. 2023
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Home and Kitchen Gifts The joy of the holidays can often be found in the kitchen, so giving gifts that bring people together over food, such as the viral Ninja ice cream maker, delicious hot chocolate mixes, or a delectable French fry seasoning kit, can be extra meaningful.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
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Fill up on handmade tortillas, flautas, tacos, and tamales alongside fresh vegetables and delectable proteins.Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
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With autumn on the horizon, there’s no better time than the present to begin planning your next escape to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico—and for any gastronomes in search of an underrated drinking and dining destination on its shores, Alabama’s Beaches are tough to beat.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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Now, the dessert is more than just a daily chore for gastronomes who visit his revered restaurant in the south of France, where rum is as prevalent as wine.Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2024
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Instead of Black life maimed, denuded of dignity, and degraded, each portrait that makes up I, Narcissus is a study of delicious glamour.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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The gingersnap crust is delicious as well, and much easier than working with pastry.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Most of all, the cast this season is superb, with an incredible level of talent, memorable personalities and delightful accents.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Far less formal but arguably more delightful is Li Ciusoni, which takes its name from the Sardinian word for a type of gnocchi-like dumpling pasta that’s unique to the island.Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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When used on a short desk, Desk View just shows your torso and below, which isn’t pleasant for the viewer on the other side of the webcam in any daytime scenario.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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But soon enough, the whole thing came to life with a feeling of pleasant clutter.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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And that meant that singing this music was really pleasurable.Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
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Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults are at greater risk for depression, which can show up as loss of interest in pleasurable hobbies.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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