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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

A brilliant cameo from Aniston promoting her new cookbook, with such adventurous epicurean dishes as “boiled hot dogs and peas,” serves as the film’s inciting event.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Chris, it turns out, has given up his career as an administrative lawyer for a life of fine dining and epicurean delicacies.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 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

In New Poems a certain philosophy, epicurean in tone, began to shape itself.

From Essays by Arthur Christopher Benson




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