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[rel-ish] / ˈrɛl ɪʃ /




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A few mountains away from Breckenridge, in Aspen Snowmass, a ski-in/ski-out operation called the Hot Dogger recently started serving its namesake item with toppings like furkake, nori and wasabi relish.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

When you bite into that big, juicy burger on this very special Fourth, relish it.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

He was happy to relish in Pinky’s celebrity from the shadows.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Steve Clarke and his side know they will need to improve, but McGinn says they will relish this victory on their return to football's biggest stage.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

He didn’t even relish the way it rhymed, as he usually did.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

Broca relishes his ability to make whatever decisions he wants on his own, often from his sun-drenched Sausalito, Calif., living room.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 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

Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith's chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one slimy mouthful at a time.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 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

Our eyes meet in the mirror, and I can tell she relishes the information she holds over me.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

Graham relished his role in the center of the action.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

And Neill relished that ability, returning time and again to characters whose unpredictability mirrored life’s, creating an oeuvre that is both grotesque and supremely human.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

He revealed to the podcast hosts that he has relished in the opportunity to build a true sanctuary for his family, steadily transforming the rural, rustic property into something he can be proud of.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

Vekic particularly looked like she would not have relished a decider, but it was Raducanu who buckled first - perhaps through mental fatigue as much as physical.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

I relished these hours of quiet, but on most evenings I would leave the property to attend meetings, returning in the middle of the night.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

This was a coach relishing the big occasion.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Conductors love to play “Pulcinella” for goofy laughs, exaggerating trombone glissandi and the like, relishing guffaws from the audience.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

France are some outfit and no defender will be relishing seeing any of their forwards zig-zagging their way towards goal.

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

Not long after, adults will follow suit and find themselves relishing the activities they once forbade their children from.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 23, 2026

“I’m relishing is what I’m doing,” answered the Sicilian.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman




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