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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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3
as in satisfying
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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4
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
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Enjoy an assortment of sweets, scones, savories, and petit fours alongside seasonal Churchill’s Tea selections and live holiday music.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024
Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
The food items in the lineup are all priced at $3 or less and include a mix of savory and sweet options.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 17 July 2025
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Adjective
The first course is a traditional croissant, just a few minutes out of the oven, then on to a savory, with menus rotating seasonally.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Enjoy an assortment of sweets, scones, savories, and petit fours alongside seasonal Churchill’s Tea selections and live holiday music.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024
Noun
This large space is home to Crepes A La Cart, perhaps the most delicious wrap imaginable, whether savory (go for Pesto Chicken), sweet (Lemon Souffle, please) or breakfast (the veggie is oozing with egg, sauce and green stuff).
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
The food items in the lineup are all priced at $3 or less and include a mix of savory and sweet options.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savory
Adjective
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Hyderabadi dishes include aromatic spices, marinated meats and slow-cooking techniques.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Aug. 2025
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Once grilled, the chicken becomes aromatic, appealingly charred on the outside and tender on the inside.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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And the vistas of sea and cityscape are as delicious as the food.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Poaching an egg is one of the healthiest ways to cook an egg, not to mention one of the most delicious.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The décor is handsome, comfortably restrained and acoustically satisfying.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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But a mayonnaise sandwich was fast, and though utilitarian, inexplicably satisfying.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Popeyes Offers for Popeyes reward members include a free six-piece purchase with any $5 purchase and free six-piece spicy bone-in wings with the purchase of any wing order.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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That's right — after a full season of Hot Topics, spicy cohost clashes, high-profile political guests, and even courting pointed responses from the White House, The View talk show stars have gone off the air for the year.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Tuna garden roll with radish, avocado purée, garden herbs, and bluefin tuna, paired with Tequila Casa Dragones Reposado Mizunara.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Elix’s Cycle Balance uses herbs studied for their ability to support hormone balance, improve uterine circulation, and reduce symptoms like cramping, clotting, and prolonged bleeding.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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But inside is an oasis of fragrant spices and a restful decor.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
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The suite’s 11,000 square feet of outdoor space include a private garden with a plunge pool shaded by fragrant lemon and olive trees–a prime perch for soaking up the island’s spectacular sunsets.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, concrete probably feels nice for felines, with its rough but not harsh surface that appears to provide a pleasing tactile experience for cats looking to get a quick scratch in.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The pleasing back-to-basics feel in The Fantastic Four: First Steps suggests Marvel has learned valuable lessons from its recent box office underperformers.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
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From plates of Jamon Iberico and piquant tomato salads to fresh sea bass and succulent steaks, the vibe here harnesses a hyper-local sensibility that roots you in the destination.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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My favorite dish here was a piquant ceviche served with tortilla chips.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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“Savory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savory. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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