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
When foodies walk into the indoor/outdoor restaurant, they’re beguiled by the tropical décor and amazed by dishes encompassing flavors that can be savored in layers.
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Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Get this for your foodie friend (or yourself) and sample goodies like yuzu hard candies, strawberry matcha tea cakes, and cherry blossom tea.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
For more foodie fun, join the Let’s Eat, Orlando Facebook group.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
And foodies can try traditional dishes and unique culinary experiences.
—Emmanuel Burgio, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Get this for your foodie friend (or yourself) and sample goodies like yuzu hard candies, strawberry matcha tea cakes, and cherry blossom tea.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
For more foodie fun, join the Let’s Eat, Orlando Facebook group.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
And foodies can try traditional dishes and unique culinary experiences.
—Emmanuel Burgio, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodie
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Founded by Álvaro de la Viña, a gregarious entrepreneur from Spain, and his wife, the company began leading trips as a way for connoisseurs to meet some of Spain’s top natural vintners.Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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But for the true tequila connoisseur, Clase Azul Ultra is the ultimate gift.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 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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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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Renowned for its bouchons (traditional restaurants offering hearty, authentic cuisine), Lyon is a paradise for gastronomes and one of the destinations in Europe where travelers save most vacation time.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 26 Nov. 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 Dec. 2024.
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