as in gourmet
informal
a person who enjoys and cares about food very much
The restaurant is very popular among foodies.
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Recent Examples of foodie
The foodies’ episode gave viewers some giggly insight to Bobby and Williamson’s relationship, which was publicly revealed in March.
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska Georgina Jedikovska, journalist, plant engineer, oenophile and foodie.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
But beyond the music and famous faces, the festival was a foodie’s dream.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Again, the wine’s sweetness and acidity combined with the saltiness and tanginess of the cheese are a match made in foodie heaven.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska Georgina Jedikovska, journalist, plant engineer, oenophile and foodie.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
But beyond the music and famous faces, the festival was a foodie’s dream.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Again, the wine’s sweetness and acidity combined with the saltiness and tanginess of the cheese are a match made in foodie heaven.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodie
Noun
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Following its 2024 debut at The Stutz downtown, international food and art festival Epicurean will bring the flavors of more than 25 nations to the Fletcher Place neighborhood Oct. 5.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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This fall Robb Report is gathering some of the greatest chefs in America to descend upon Nashville for the annual epicurean festival that is Culinary Masters.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Claflin was not so much a connoisseur of Coben’s novels but couldn’t stop watching another one of his shows.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Such sets are great for wine connoisseurs or for parties that have to accommodate many people.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ever since, keen epicures had been ardently awaiting his next move.—
Sarah Khan,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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Biggest Fear: Pain of their own insecurity, uncertainty. Type 7: The Enthusiast/Epicure The enthusiast/epicure looks to explore all the wonders of life and are always on the hunt for new experiences and adventures.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
Peoplemag,
25 Apr. 2024
Noun
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The French gastronome Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin once referred to turkey as a culinary gift from the New World.—
Victoria Flexner,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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Now in its 17th year, The Ritz-Carlton Cayman Cookout offers discerning gastronomes the chance to savor exceptional fare in a spirited atmosphere.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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Dupre, whose family ran a ski resort stateside and who taught hospitality management at Harvard, is no hotel-owning dilettante.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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Packer and Srulovich aren’t dilettantes, either.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodie. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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