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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
Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
People at a higher risk for calcium oxalate kidney stones may want to limit their beet intake, but otherwise, enjoy experimenting with these in slightly sweet and savory recipes.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
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
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Adjective
The jury is still out on whether pork ribs lacquered in lemongrass barbecue sauce provide spiritual enlightenment, but the tender meat is a master class in balancing sweet and savory.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
People at a higher risk for calcium oxalate kidney stones may want to limit their beet intake, but otherwise, enjoy experimenting with these in slightly sweet and savory recipes.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savory
Adjective
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Learn How To Grow Onions Mint Mint's aromatic leaves can help repel cabbage moths2—in fact, many organic pesticides contain the essential oil of mint.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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Indulge in one of the spa’s signature experiences, such as the Itazuke Restore, a two-hour therapeutic treatment using rice to soothe, an aromatic massage and heated rice pillows.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Willem Dafoe as Rat in Fantastic Mr. Fox Willem Dafoe has delicious fun voicing Rat, the sinister security guard who menaces Fox and his cohorts.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Mama practically lived in the kitchen, making delicious dishes to feed the friends and family who were always stopping by.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Infatuation provided the satisfying high, but also a sense of accomplishment.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
11 June 2025
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And while racing around those tracks feels as satisfying as ever, this time around, the game's structure tends to get in the way of that satisfying core experience.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Some Asian ingredients include spicy xo sauce, Japanese snow crab and A5 Miyazaki Gyu, a top-grade Japanese wagyu beef.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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Both of our children were a week past their due dates...so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn't work - there was only one thing left to do!—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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But even foul-smelling herbs had their purpose since they were utilized to keep away pests.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
12 June 2025
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Crush them into crumbs and add herbs and spices to make a crisp topping for baked fish.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Mary Anne Floris and James R.D. Bodenham lived at Ivy Lodge for over 50 years, from the late 1800s, and the property was renowned for its idyllic, sprawling gardens, filled with lavender and lined with fragrant herb gardens.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The nose reveals vibrant tropical fruits, lemon curd, fragrant almond blossom, and pink grapefruit pith.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Chest freezers are chunky appliances, and even the most aesthetically pleasing models are still little more than large boxes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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Here, the love planet thrives in situations that are equally secure and aesthetically pleasing.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
9 June 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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And to think, this pitiless conquistador came to North America as a humble kitchen herb, deliberately imported by European settlers for its piquant flavor.—
Zoë Lescaze,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Savory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savory. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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