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
Byamanda Gerut, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
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
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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
Johnson has also tackled issues of a lack of diversity in the arts and culinary worlds by bringing in a film festival and launching an epicurean event for top chefs in collaboration with Food & Wine.
—Byamanda Gerut, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
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
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Enter the Neiman Marcus Holiday Book, a classic guide to the most luxurious festive shopping imaginable.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The luxurious set it’s included in is essential for anyone who wants to ring in the holidays the JLo way.Jackie Fields, People.com, 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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And the hotel has paired that tranquility with top-end luxury, from the roomy suites to the lavish amenities to the delectable food.Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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The booklet contained all sorts of ideas for celebrating Halloween and throwing a spooktacular party, from making decorations and planning delectable menus to creating handmade paper centerpieces featuring orange pumpkins and black cats.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 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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The meal looks homemade and delicious, and Srisatta finishes all of it well within his 15-minute window.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here are some tips to pull off a delicious, minimally stressful Thanksgiving.Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Jeff Goldblum puts his own stamp on the fearsome Wizard of Oz, using his quirky persona to reinvent the character and providing a delightful musical number of his own.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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The island is a delightful escape for a short break.Rebekah Evans, The Week UK, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
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The stepmom shared her story of pursuing a peaceful, pleasant holiday on Reddit Comments A stepmom is caught in the middle of an awkward holiday dynamic.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Both the characters and the audience quickly understand that this is not going to be a simple task nor a pleasant journey.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 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 30 Nov. 2024.
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