as in gourmet
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a person who enjoys and cares about food very much
The restaurant is very popular among foodies.
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Recent Examples of foodie
Looking for 'hidden gems' to add to your foodie exploration?
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Rosalind Bowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The list contains a wealth of information for travelers in search of authentic activities on their next trip—and for foodies like us, there's no better way to learn about the culture of a new destination than by trying traditional dishes and drinks.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
The new space is nestled in the vibrant foodie hub Wasl 51 in Jumeirah.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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Rosalind Bowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The list contains a wealth of information for travelers in search of authentic activities on their next trip—and for foodies like us, there's no better way to learn about the culture of a new destination than by trying traditional dishes and drinks.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
The new space is nestled in the vibrant foodie hub Wasl 51 in Jumeirah.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodie
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The discerning connoisseur who values timeless elegance.Lela London, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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On a case-by-case basis, when the works were good, collectors and connoisseurs took notice.Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 31 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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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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He will be called a fascist and a coward and a dilettante.The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2024
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Back in the 1930s, Cocteau was dubbed a dilettante.Harriet Quick, theweek, 17 July 2024
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodie. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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