as in deliciousness
the quality of being delicious
the savoriness of freshly baked bread simply cannot be overrated
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Recent Examples of savoriness
Seaweed belongs in any dish that could use a touch more savoriness or brine—think a creamy pasta or a simple pesto.
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Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
The sauce gets the zest and juice of a whole lemon to brighten it all up, plus a spoonful of white miso melts in for a permeating savoriness.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Quinoa and chickpeas add heft to this vegetarian dish, pita chips add necessary crunch, and Kalamata olives bring pops of savoriness.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
The ridged texture and bold cheese-and-sour-cream seasoning bring crunch and tangy savoriness.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
The Italian cheese is packed with nutty, sharp flavor that adds a savoriness to a wide range of recipes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
The emulsified red salsa brings more savoriness and the habanero provides robust, fruity pinpricks.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 July 2024
Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
The sauce gets the zest and juice of a whole lemon to brighten it all up, plus a spoonful of white miso melts in for a permeating savoriness.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Quinoa and chickpeas add heft to this vegetarian dish, pita chips add necessary crunch, and Kalamata olives bring pops of savoriness.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
The ridged texture and bold cheese-and-sour-cream seasoning bring crunch and tangy savoriness.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
The Italian cheese is packed with nutty, sharp flavor that adds a savoriness to a wide range of recipes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
The emulsified red salsa brings more savoriness and the habanero provides robust, fruity pinpricks.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savoriness
deliciousness
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Their insalata russa—a classic local specialty of crunchy vegetables tossed in mayo, with the luxurious addition of Mazara red shrimp from Sicily—is an explosion of deliciousness.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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And while ketchup will do, this Everything But the Kitchen Sink Sauce takes them to a whole other level of deliciousness.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Savoriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoriness. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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