How to Use relish in a Sentence

relish

1 of 2 noun
  • 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 relish on top of each square and serve warm.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 10 June 2021
  • One was plain; one had dividers like a relish tray.
    — Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Cheese slaw is a cousin to pimiento cheese and cheese relish.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Both spoke with great relish of the chance to play for the Wings.
    — Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 12 Oct. 2020
  • Spoon some of the tomato-lemon relish on the side of the steak.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, 26 June 2018
  • Layers of deli meats with a spicy olive relish on a crusty round loaf.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Feb. 2021
  • The pickle relish seals the deal.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • 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
  • Divide the salmon on 4 plates and serve with the warm relish spooned on top.
    — Yotam Ottolenghi, sacbee, 5 June 2018
  • What remains fresh is her music and her relish in singing it.
    — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Heartstrings are tugged with relish.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Top with Swiss cheese and pineapple relish.
    — Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
  • Keep it quick and light with easy salmon and a fragrant, citrusy relish.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 9 July 2020
  • That bright acidic bite to the fish dish is now a taste most Milanese relish.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Note that the relish needs to sit at least 4 hours before serving.
    — Robyn Eckhardt, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2017
  • Just wanted to comment that the filling looks soupy to me, must be the relish.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2023
  • 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
  • Check out their wares in the afternoon and relish in the treat of tax-free shopping.
    — Natalie Compton, Los Angeles Magazine, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Happy Dog serves up this hot dog with pickle relish, chunky peanut and sriracha sauce.
    — cleveland, 11 May 2022
  • Although, ketchup, mustard and relish tend to be the top choices.
    — Peter Dawson, Houston Chronicle, 3 July 2019
  • Adding more onion, relish, veggies, and eggs would go a long way in amping up the flavors.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
  • The audience, which knew all too well the irony of that statement, joined in with relish.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 June 2026
  • This no-frills recipe includes sweet pickle relish in the filling.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • Teach is clearly the showiest part of the play's trio, and Rockwell digs in with relish.
    — Christian Holub, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Then, relish, mustard and an onions — in that order — are perfect.
    — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 5 June 2026
  • Think of it as your own thick, savory French toast slice topped with a sausage and walnut relish.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Nov. 2021
  • Peel 1 onion and cut into quarters; set one quarter aside for the relish.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 19 Feb. 2018

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.
  • Drops in class, should get an easy lead and will relish the lawn.
    — Star Tribune, 16 June 2021
  • Here are some pictures to relish in from last night.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Instead, stay the course and relish the fact that the end is near.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The last night of the road trip turned into one to relish and re-live.
    — Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Dec. 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
  • These days, fans, for the most part, relish the grisly show from their cars.
    — Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2020
  • Xiong had slept on his neck funny, yet relished the chance to hit the golf course.
    — Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 11 May 2018
  • This is why Democrats relish the the idea of a top-two system.
    — Chad Pergram, Fox News, 31 May 2018
  • Should relish the two turns here after a few good sprint efforts.
    — Michael Beychok, NOLA.com, 6 Feb. 2021
  • Prabowo is much more likely to relish a global role.
    — Ben Bland, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Durant seemed to relish getting a last laugh of sorts.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
  • And this meal isn’t likely to be one that any investor will relish.
    — Laura Forman, WSJ, 10 June 2020
  • Most of its writers were men, and some of them seemed to relish their power.
    — Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 23 June 2026
  • Tonya has relished her time back in the spotlight since the release of the movie.
    — Thomas O'Toole, USA TODAY, 21 May 2018
  • Readers who relish talk of food and wine mixed with their mystery will be charmed.
    — Karen MacPherson, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
  • One four years and four months ago — relished every second.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • Then add all the seasonings, sit back and relish.
    — Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Serve hot dogs in buns with beans, ketchup, mustard, and relish alongside.
    — Cybelle Tondu, Country Living, 26 June 2019
  • Trump didn't really seem to relish the fight.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Berkett plans to relish every second of it.
    — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Stoltenberg is relishing being back on the stump.
    — Tom Little, Reuters, 29 Aug. 2025
  • 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
  • For a man who clearly relishes his status, this is no small loss.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Orb colt will relish any moisture in the track; should improve in second start.
    — Michael Beychok, NOLA.com, 19 Dec. 2020
  • Of course, Butler still relishes the play that changed his life.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • For those who relish the worldly wise and the true pleasure-seekers.
    — Melinda Stevens, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2019
  • That way, skiers and boarders of all abilities can relish the views.
    — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 14 Mar. 2022

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