How to Use relish in a Sentence

relish

1 of 2 noun
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  • She plays the role with great relish.
  • I like to eat hot dogs with mustard and relish.
  • He took particular relish in pointing out my error.
  • Spoon some of the tomato-lemon relish on the side of the steak.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, 26 June 2018
  • Spoon some of the relish on top of each square and serve warm.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 10 June 2021
  • Both spoke with great relish of the chance to play for the Wings.
    — Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 12 Oct. 2020
  • Arrange the trout and the asparagus relish over the mound.
    — Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, 23 May 2018
  • Corn relish makes for a prime topping, and this is the time of year to do it.
    — Becky Krystal, The Seattle Times, 4 Sep. 2018
  • Layers of deli meats with a spicy olive relish on a crusty round loaf.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Feb. 2021
  • Greed is not respectable and should be shamed with relish!
    — Rhonda Lieberman, The New Republic, 23 Sep. 2019
  • Divide the salmon on 4 plates and serve with the warm relish spooned on top.
    — Yotam Ottolenghi, sacbee, 5 June 2018
  • That bright acidic bite to the fish dish is now a taste most Milanese relish.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Nov. 2022
  • These pork chops get dressed up with a zesty mango relish.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Top each latke with yogurt and a spoonful of raisin relish.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Check out their wares in the afternoon and relish in the treat of tax-free shopping.
    — Natalie Compton, Los Angeles Magazine, 20 Oct. 2017
  • If this had been a Chicago dog, sure — bring on the relish.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2022
  • The food, from the relishes and chutneys to the samosas and lamb chops, is good, cheap, and a joy.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2018
  • Keep it quick and light with easy salmon and a fragrant, citrusy relish.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 9 July 2020
  • What remains fresh is her music and her relish in singing it.
    — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Teach is clearly the showiest part of the play's trio, and Rockwell digs in with relish.
    — Christian Holub, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Participants will take home a jar of salsa and a jar of relish.
    — Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2018
  • Although, ketchup, mustard and relish tend to be the top choices.
    — Peter Dawson, Houston Chronicle, 3 July 2019
  • Note that the relish needs to sit at least 4 hours before serving.
    — Robyn Eckhardt, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2017
  • It’s the kind of banquet that Cage has served up with scenery-chewing relish over the years.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Chopped , capers, and herbs combine in a punchy relish.
    — Erin Mayer, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2021
  • The newest justice jumped into his new job with relish.
    — Bill Mears, Fox News, 27 June 2018
  • The relish on my plate is Sicilian, a tangy blend of sweet and sour flavors.
    — Victoria Pope, Smithsonian, 23 Jan. 2017
  • The relish on my plate is Sicilian, a tangy blend of sweet and sour flavors.
    — Victoria Pope, Smithsonian, 23 Jan. 2017
  • But what happens when that concession stand runs out of relish and ketchup?
    — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022
  • Spread 2 slices of bread with the mayonnaise and relish mixture.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 11 Jan. 2022
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relish

2 of 2 verb
  • I don't relish the idea of working late tonight.
  • He relishes the chance to compete again.
  • I relish traveling to new places.
  • Tonya has relished her time back in the spotlight since the release of the movie.
    — Thomas O'Toole, USA TODAY, 21 May 2018
  • The last night of the road trip turned into one to relish and re-live.
    — Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Drops in class, should get an easy lead and will relish the lawn.
    — Star Tribune, 16 June 2021
  • This is why Democrats relish the the idea of a top-two system.
    — Chad Pergram, Fox News, 31 May 2018
  • Xiong had slept on his neck funny, yet relished the chance to hit the golf course.
    — Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 11 May 2018
  • The rest of us will relish its dark energy and brute force, along with the jagged rhythms of its prose.
    — Gabriel Krauze, Star Tribune, 2 July 2021
  • The Gerards were showing the world how to relish the Olympics.
    — Sean Gregory/bongpyeong, Time, 11 Feb. 2018
  • Even those not in the public eye will relish in the privacy of the property.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2022
  • And this meal isn’t likely to be one that any investor will relish.
    — Laura Forman, WSJ, 10 June 2020
  • Read on for some of the coziest of cozy gifts for people who love to relish in the great indoors.
    — Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 24 Oct. 2022
  • And Trump seems to relish it, too, with those ridiculous tweets of his.
    — John Kass, chicagotribune.com, 28 July 2017
  • These days, fans, for the most part, relish the grisly show from their cars.
    — Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2020
  • Should relish the two turns here after a few good sprint efforts.
    — Michael Beychok, NOLA.com, 6 Feb. 2021
  • With fashion week looming in the days ahead, the stylish relished this calm moment before the chaos.
    — Ian Malone, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2019
  • Bryan relished in his fellow judge getting heat from the audience for the first time.
    — Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Joe said the best part of joining the team was being able to relish the moment with Dana and their kids.
    — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
  • For those who relish the worldly wise and the true pleasure-seekers.
    — Melinda Stevens, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2019
  • But the president seems to relish his role as a climate pariah.
    — Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2021
  • Locals and tourists alike relish the cool breeze that rustles palm tree skirts under the full moon.
    — Kristin Scharkey, Sunset Magazine, 29 Mar. 2022
  • Gard, a childless man in his mid-fifties, did not relish the task at hand.
    — Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2019
  • Orb colt will relish any moisture in the track; should improve in second start.
    — Michael Beychok, NOLA.com, 19 Dec. 2020
  • So if the craving for something sweet hits you, this line of spreads is something to relish without the guilt.
    — Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 6 Oct. 2020
  • But Baldwin appears to be the sort who will relish the challenge.
    — Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2021
  • The reader will relish trying to decide who to believe — or not.
    — Oline H. Cogdill, sun-sentinel.com, 17 Aug. 2020
  • But these are the small steps in time that must be relished and held tight, lest life become less than fully lived.
    — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 11 June 2018
  • Elephants killed by the wardens and patrols are worth much less, and the men doing that job do not relish it.
    — Bob Brister, Field & Stream, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Far from being daunted by these off-the-field roles, the players seem to relish them.
    — NBC News, 9 July 2019

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