relishes

Example Sentences

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Its owner is the exasperatingly voluble Harry, played by Dustin Hoffman in a role the veteran Oscar winner clearly relishes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"Yes, pretty dubious. Most of the things I do in this show are pretty dubious," he says with a flourish, underlining just how much he relishes this role.

From BBC • May 13, 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

Although Aleys’ 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

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

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton