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
Fortunately for local foodies, most of the other chains have locations across North Carolina, including Chick-fil-A, Chicken Salad Chick, Church’s Texas Chicken, Popeye’s, Raising Cane’s — and, soon, several Whataburger locations, too.
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Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
For local chefs and foodies, hosting the event in Seoul for the second year in a row was a sign that Korean food has truly earned a place of global influence.
—Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Fine dining made San Sebastian a global pilgrimage site for foodies, but wine and finger food are its heart and soul.
—Colin Wrenn, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Here is some of the latest in menu news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
For local chefs and foodies, hosting the event in Seoul for the second year in a row was a sign that Korean food has truly earned a place of global influence.
—Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Fine dining made San Sebastian a global pilgrimage site for foodies, but wine and finger food are its heart and soul.
—Colin Wrenn, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Here is some of the latest in menu news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodie
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In an era where personalization is the ultimate luxury, DITA, an avant-garde eyewear brand beloved by celebrities and style connoisseurs—has just raised the bar.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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More than 270 dealers and thousands of collectors and connoisseurs gather to sell and buy, and the goods aren’t chopped liver.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
22 Mar. 2025
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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 hour-long experience—set to debut in Tokyo this spring—has been well received by curious gastronomes and tech enthusiasts alike craving the next big thing.—
Kristin Tablang,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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After last year’s somewhat disappointing gala, restaurateurs and gastronomes hoped that 2025 would see some more dramatic accolades.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Him and all the other dilettantes who don’t know the wonders of VistaVision.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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Marinetti emerges as a kind of anarchic scout leader and André Breton, Surrealism’s founder, comes across as a work-shy dilettante.—
Orlando Whitfield,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodie. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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