How to Use savor in a Sentence

savor

verb
  • He savored the aroma of the baking pies.
  • They savored every last morsel of food.
  • She was just savoring the moment.
  • The team is still savoring its victory.
  • He savored the memories of his vacation.
  • The tangy, chewy bread forces you to slow down and savor the beef.
    Joshua Mandell, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
  • More on the red rocks:Best Sedona restaurants in 2023 have views and food to savor.
    Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 25 May 2023
  • There's a healthy amount of Irish whiskey in here to keep you toasty, so make sure to savor it slowly.
    Christy Piña, Woman's Day, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Slow down, savor a small serving, and count it in your meal plan.
    Arkansas Online, 16 Nov. 2022
  • There are only five episodes, so this is one show to savor.
    Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Yet for the moment, there's plenty to savor at PNC Park.
    Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2023
  • And because the cake is such a treat, the company begins to savor each slice as the days go on.
    Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Bread lovers can savor a hunk of toasted garlic bread on the side.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Here are the best zero-proof gins to sip and savor, preferably with some classic jazz on the turntable and the scent of old books in the air.
    Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Her preference was to sit by the fire with a good book and savor the fragrance of her life!
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
  • But some meals are meant to be savored instead of devoured.
    Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 May 2023
  • King Charles is savoring the last weeks of summer one sip at a time.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Lopez has always seemed out to prove, rarely to savor, relish or bask.
    Wesley Morris, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Guests can scoop their favorite citrus fruits and savor them in the morning light.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 June 2023
  • And Kittle let his teammates know this was a fun moment to savor.
    Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Jan. 2023
  • Learn to savor the refreshing taste of cool mint, which gives your journey a unique touch.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2023
  • Memories are meant to be savored and that's where this photo book comes in.
    Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Art lovers will find much to savor in the River Arts District, and bikers and hikers will have miles of trails in and around the city to explore.
    Shayla Martin, New York Times, 4 May 2023
  • Listen to them, then savor every fork full of what promises to be one of the most memorable meals of your life.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 29 June 2023
  • Valery Jean-Bart just wants to make cheesecake for customers to savor at his Lower Greenville shop.
    Sharon Grigsby, Dallas News, 7 Mar. 2023
  • To serve, present Cola de Mono in small glasses, so its rich flavors can be savored.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023
  • In due course, my grandparents joined a country club, where Poppa played golf, smoked cigars, and savored his Scotch on the rocks.
    Bob Brody, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Some will cut more deeply for soccer fans of a literary bent; others can be savored no matter what your feelings about the beautiful game might be.
    Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
  • My mother savors her espresso slowly.
    Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
  • Slow down and savor a cold drink and fresh seafood at a dockside bar.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 June 2026

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