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
Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
And Teigen can’t wait to present her epicurean delicacy on Thanksgiving.
—Elycia Rubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 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
While the area is relatively small, about 30 miles long by five miles wide, stretching from Napa proper in the south to Calistoga in the north, it’s packed with epicurean treasures.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
And Teigen can’t wait to present her epicurean delicacy on Thanksgiving.
—Elycia Rubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch shared snapshots of her luxurious holiday decor in her Instagram Story featuring Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, who were invited over to her house for dinner.Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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There is also a Children’s Afternoon Tea available featuring treats like a luxurious cheesecake pot layered with sea salt caramel, sauce, praline, and Chantilly cream served in a chocolate pot, chocolate ganache éclairs, and rich banana bread.Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 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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For those searching for a more elegant take on a delectable gourmand, consider Dior’s Vanilla Diorama.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Get The Recipe 05 of 24 Classic Slow-Cooker Beef Stew Low and slow cooking makes this savory beef stew a delectable Christmas dinner dish.Macie Stump, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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Even the talented team executing the vision of the world-famous gastronome isn’t above getting creative to accommodate diners.Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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While both states hold their fair share of appeal for gastronomes, South Florida residents and visitors can experience both in one fell swoop at the beginning of the new year, with the 2025 Artisans of Wine and Food festival taking place on the sunny shores of Boca Raton.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Adult Digs There are some really great bars with delicious libations on hand, including mocktails for those who appreciate a dry drink.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Delicious in Dungeon is packed with a delicious blend of comedy, drama, and pure emotion, all packaged up in a gorgeous art style that's quite unlike most anime on the market right now.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rooms are painted a soothing gray, with marbled wallpaper, stained glass windows, and colorful decor serving as delightful pops of whimsy.Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Dylan has produced most of his later albums under the pseudonym Jack Frost, never more appropriately than on this surprisingly delightful collection. 25.Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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Our tasters agreed that there was a pleasant, verdant, peppery aroma.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
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Anyone looking for a pleasant way to take daily vitamins: Gummy vitamins taste good and may feel like a small treat.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, the TikToker himself is an ASMR content creator, not a mental health professional, who curates content with the specific intention of eliciting pleasurable autonomous sensory meridian responses.Mark Travers, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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According to the mapping study, our bodies react physically and mentally to these emotions to prepare us to run, fight, or obtain pleasurable interactions.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epicurean. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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