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also savoury
1
as in aromatic
having a pleasant smell
cedar is one of the most savory of all woods
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2
as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a savory beef stew that really hit the spot
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as in sweet
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
having to fire someone was not a task that the manager found at all savory
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as in spicy
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a savory new book on a subject that seemingly had been done to death
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Recent Examples of savory
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 June 2026
It's fermented, and the natural sugars are released, revealing a liquid that tastes nothing like coconut but rather perfectly savory.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Choose from three boxed collections including delicious goodies like savory Chicken Pot Pie, Apple Pie, Strawberry Pie, Buttermilk Pie, French Coconut Pie and more.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
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Adjective
Try black beans in soups, chilis, and rice dishes, and use them to make savory dips for veggies and chips.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 June 2026
It's fermented, and the natural sugars are released, revealing a liquid that tastes nothing like coconut but rather perfectly savory.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Noun
For local flavors, order the incredibly savory ackee and saltfish egg scramble.
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Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Choose from three boxed collections including delicious goodies like savory Chicken Pot Pie, Apple Pie, Strawberry Pie, Buttermilk Pie, French Coconut Pie and more.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savory
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The vines work hard to take root, and from their struggle come wines that are bold, aromatic, and uniquely Croatian.
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Like sage, basil is an aromatic herb with strong natural oils that can negatively affect the flavor of cucumbers.
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Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
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That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.
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Even sweeter, Home Chef and Gordon Ramsay have collaborated to bring restaurant-quality, five-star meals to home kitchens through Home Chef's meal kit service.
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This crowd pleaser, invented by bartender Sam Ross in 2008, gets its charm from two different bittersweet Italian liqueurs, even though the resulting cocktail is neither particularly bitter nor sweet.
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Wild Arugula While standard arugula may be part of many reasonably priced salad mixes, the deliciously spicy, dainty wild arugula fetches premium prices of $4 to $6 for a 5-ounce bunch.
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Modales leans into cold-hardy grapes varieties like blaufränkisch, the spicy Austrian red variety that has become a favorite by-the-glass pour at Ox Bar.
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Customization options include swapping sour cream for Greek yogurt and adding garnishes like bacon or herbs.
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Optional activities include medicinal herb hikes, where guests can learn about local medicinal plants, and visits to a Kneipp facility in the midst of the forest.
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There are fragrant flowers, rose bushes in the backyard of the private villas, rows of lavender alongside the streets, plus cypress, figs, pines and more.
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Kaffir lime, bumpy and bitter-tasting fruit of the species Citrus hystrix, known for its fragrant leaves.
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Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.
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Sidny Lopes Cabral’s delightful curling strike was one of the great World Cup moments and the image of him in the crowd right after was poignant.
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When prepared with skill, shrimp can be tender and sweet, perfect for dipping in tangy, piquant cocktail sauce.
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The piquant dish is lacquered with strawberry-guajillo barbecue sauce, while a punchy coleslaw with Fresno chile vinaigrette rounds things out.
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“Savory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savory. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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