as in gourmet
informal
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
Meanwhile, immersive foodie tours, sessions with local yoga instructors and community engagement initiatives create authentic connections to Grenadian culture.
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
The venerable Cantonese eaterie has comfortably held on to its two Michelin stars for a number of years now and its beloved by locals and international foodies alike.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Like many restaurants, the whole table has to participate in the tasting menu, but this should not be a problem for foodies.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
For more foodie fun, join the Let’s Eat, Orlando Facebook group.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
The venerable Cantonese eaterie has comfortably held on to its two Michelin stars for a number of years now and its beloved by locals and international foodies alike.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Like many restaurants, the whole table has to participate in the tasting menu, but this should not be a problem for foodies.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
For more foodie fun, join the Let’s Eat, Orlando Facebook group.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodie
Noun
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In an era where personalization is the ultimate luxury, DITA, an avant-garde eyewear brand beloved by celebrities and style connoisseurs—has just raised the bar.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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More than 270 dealers and thousands of collectors and connoisseurs gather to sell and buy, and the goods aren’t chopped liver.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ever since, keen epicures had been ardently awaiting his next move.—
Sarah Khan,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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The hour-long experience—set to debut in Tokyo this spring—has been well received by curious gastronomes and tech enthusiasts alike craving the next big thing.—
Kristin Tablang,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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After last year’s somewhat disappointing gala, restaurateurs and gastronomes hoped that 2025 would see some more dramatic accolades.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Him and all the other dilettantes who don’t know the wonders of VistaVision.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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Marinetti emerges as a kind of anarchic scout leader and André Breton, Surrealism’s founder, comes across as a work-shy dilettante.—
Orlando Whitfield,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodie. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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