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relishes

NOUN

great appreciation of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gusto zest

STRONG

appetite bias delectation diversion enjoying enjoyment fancy flair flavor fondness heart leaning liking love loving palate partiality penchant pleasure predilection prejudice propensity sapidity savor smack stomach tang taste

WEAK

sapor

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy

STRONG

antipathy disinclination disinterest dislike fairness hate hatred impartiality indifference justice loathing sorrow unhappiness

VERB

look forward to; appreciate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire cherish delight in enjoy go for prefer revel in savor

STRONG

dig fancy go like mind taste

WEAK

be fond of luxuriate in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

detest dislike hate

STRONG

ignore

Example Sentences

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The 2013 US Open champion is tougher than most and despite his longevity still relishes the fight for the biggest titles, the ones that are hardest to win.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

At this stage in his life, Domingo still relishes challenging work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Although Aleys’s mother cannot read, she knows the stories of the saints and relishes embroidering them with “goriest” details to keep her children interested.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Deep inside this winding narrative labyrinth, Seyfried relishes the chance to show off her dynamism.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Tendai saw that while each large bowl contained sad^a, not all the relishes were the same.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer