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also savour
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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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as in deliciousness
the quality of being delicious
the wonderful savor of Mom's apple pie
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also savour
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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
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Every victory has been savored, as the team has been reduced to eight players in each of the last seven games.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
For now, Sweeney intends to savor the outcome of the Play Store case set to the soundtrack of a classic tune by the Rolling Stones.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Get ready to savor the experience of watching them on network TV — after the 100th ceremony, the show will be moving to YouTube.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
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Verb
This was a tie to truly savour, even allowing for how Wrexham’s first taste of VAR turned into a crash course in what a fun-sponge this celebration-killing system has become in the English game’s top division.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Every victory has been savored, as the team has been reduced to eight players in each of the last seven games.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
For now, Sweeney intends to savor the outcome of the Play Store case set to the soundtrack of a classic tune by the Rolling Stones.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Get ready to savor the experience of watching them on network TV — after the 100th ceremony, the show will be moving to YouTube.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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The uptick in concern about taste is both surprising and discomfiting, because the word comes with particular generational baggage.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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In sync with American tastes, there’s an apartment-sized amount of space and an armory of amenities, including an industrial-speed hairdryer and a clothes steamer for any emergency de-crinkling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sesame + ginger in a salad dressing promises the kind of Asian deliciousness that is literally craveable.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sheer deliciousness is eternally relevant.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Plus, its glaze is flavored like lemony sweet tea (thanks to limoncello) and adds just the right finishing touch.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Chives Chives grow well in gardens or pots, and they can be used—fresh or dry—to flavor salads, soups, baked potatoes, casseroles, and many more dishes.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sara also enjoys photographing sports.—
Sara Diggins,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
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No one enjoys wearing stiff denim—especially not when you’re wedged into a middle seat at 35,000 feet or navigating cobblestone streets for hours on end.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Garlands are a wonderful and easy way to spice up areas that are otherwise hard to decorate.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Wearing sneakers for work not only makes the rat race a bit easier to run but can also spice up your business-causal wardrobe with a bit of fashion flavor.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Barnes & Noble’s purchase of distressed local shops in Denver and San Francisco has been bittersweet for book lovers in those cities, who may resent the chain but relish the preservation of their local institutions.—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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Berkett plans to relish every second of it.—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Squishmallow Gelli Gels My daughters love Squishmallows, and these Gelli Gels combine all the fun of slime, with none of the mess.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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Anthony and Frankie said lowriders are a symbol of a lot of cultures in Southern California who love honoring the creativity and pride behind each of their cars.—
Monica Garske,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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What does Lujano also like about soccer?—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Texas has tightened up its defense at the rim against a smallish NC State squad that likes to drive to the cup.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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