relishes

Part of Speech:

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great appreciation of something n.
look forward to; appreciate v.

NOUN

great appreciation of something

Synonyms

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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

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apathy

STRONG

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

VERB

look forward to; appreciate

Synonyms

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admire cherish delight in enjoy go for prefer revel in savor

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dig fancy go like mind taste

WEAK

be fond of luxuriate in

Antonyms

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detest dislike hate

STRONG

ignore

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relishes

At 93, the "Downtown" legend still relishes the connection between audience and performer, and the humanity in delivering a vocal -- two things AI songs might eliminate.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

He relishes classical concerts and playing the trombone in a Bourbon Street nightclub.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

As an artist, Sattouf relishes dark absurdity; as a character, Riad is irresistible even when he’s prickly and judgmental, which is often.

From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026

Liam relishes his unearned good fortune while Nick futilely tries to explain to everyone that something is terribly wrong.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

Lourdes relishes winter most of all—the cold scraping sounds on sidewalks and windshields, the ritual of scarves and gloves, hats and zip-in coat linings.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García