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epicurean

[ep-i-kyoo-ree-uhn, -kyoor-ee-] / ˌɛp ɪ kjʊˈri ən, -ˈkjʊər i- /




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As diets and dietary preferences have changed epicurean tastes, he has sought to give people new ways to think about and enjoy their food.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

“And tah-dah! Here we are: a stunning sage honey, aromatic and earthy, epicurean in its depth of flavor and elegant simplicity, inspired by the treats she enjoys at her home with her family.”

From MarketWatch Dec. 4, 2025

The official Door County website calls them a "one-of-a-kind epicurean event," noting some other sides that aren't as often mentioned, from lemon wedges, coleslaw and bread to "fresh-baked Door County cherry pie" for dessert.

From Salon May 27, 2024

This fascinating collection of essays is part memoir, part cookbook and part epicurean treatise — and employs Nigerian cuisine as a framework for analyzing Nigerian society, culture and folklore.

From New York Times Feb. 7, 2024

He understands the epicurean precept of 'carpe diem' in a sense more befitting to human dignity.

From The Roman Poets of the Republic by Sellar, W. Y.




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