SAVOR Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

savor 1 of 2

noun

ˈsā-vər

variants also savour

Definition of savor

as in taste

the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor

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Relevance

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tastelessness

as in deliciousness

the quality of being delicious the wonderful savor of Mom's apple pie

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savor

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verb

variants also savour

as in to flavor

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored cuisine that has been generously savored with southern India's rich array of spices

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as in to enjoy

to take pleasure in as a terminal cancer patient, she's vowed to savor every moment of the time she has left

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Recent Examples of savor

Verb

Summer has reached its half-way point, and Hailey Bieber is savoring every moment. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 July 2026 Now diners can savor the nuances of masa from all over Mexico – Oaxaca, Tlaxcala, Yucatan, Campeche – either indoors or in the pleasant, outdoor parklet. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Other issues are obvious, but having Brown at his peak form is the sort of separator this team must savor in a weak American League. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Summer could be the perfect time to savor just about anything—from the long, lazy days to the farmers-market-fresh flavors. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for savor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor

Noun

Fermented dry and finished with a touch of tropical sweetness, each sip delivers fruit-forward taste.

— Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Just be sure to rinse your produce with fresh water afterwards to get rid of any leftover baking soda taste.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026

Definition of taste

Noun

For those who want ice cream regularly stocked and ready in the freezer, Bergamotto also found a subscription service that delivers pints of deliciousness to your door.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Soccer fans coming to the US for the World Cup are discovering the deliciousness of ranch dressing and trying to bring bottles home in their luggage.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 June 2026

Definition of deliciousness

Verb

Talim’s uncle makes the meat pies by hand, filling the pastry with choices of meat flavored by curries.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
The warm flavors of star anise, anise seed, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger flavor these simple skewers served with peanut sauce.

— Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026

Definition of flavor

Verb

How to enjoy it Given its size, most of the swamp is only accessible by helicopter or similarly intrepid means.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
The spa Down the steps from the main building is the spa with two double treatment rooms where guests can enjoy a daily massage, included in the rate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

Definition of enjoy

Verb

Plaintiff Burlap & Barrel, for example, sources spices from across the globe, including from countries like Vietnam, Guatemala, Tanzania, Turkey and France—all of which have very different economies and workforce conditions.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
The eggs are fluffy, spiced by the chorizo with melty cheese.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of spice

Verb

Friends and family remember him for his profound impact on countless lives, emphasizing his ability to make people feel seen, important, and loved, rather than solely his athletic achievements.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Costco food court menu changes tend to get a lot of attention, especially when the wholesale retailer removes an item that people love or releases a variation on an old favorite.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of love

Verb

Across both the 2026 and 2025 studies, participants still liked the spicier versions of each food.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Landscape painters liked the Connecticut River, and Nebel’s mentor, James Earle Fraser, designer of the Buffalo nickel and a lot of other Americana, had settled in Westport, building himself a custom studio.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 July 2026

Definition of like

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