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variants also savour
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as in taste
the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor

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verb

variants also savour

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Recent Examples of savor
Verb
Friday through Sunday, guests can savor the cafe’s pizza bagel, which is topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and vegetarian cream cheese. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025 With Season 5 rolling out in three waves, beginning with Volume 1 (Episodes 1-4) on Nov. 26, followed by Volume 2 (Episodes 5-7) on Christmas and the Finale (Episode 8) on New Year’s Eve, the actor is savoring the twilight of a show that defined him. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025 Take in the views, savor the pastry, snap the photos, and relax with a beer. Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025 Between adventures, savor fine dining and wine pairings under the stars. Chris Liebenberg, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for savor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
  • Rather than appealing to the specific tastes of one client, home stagers must make a space as enticing to as many people as possible.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The Lynch family dug a well on their property and discovered the water had a funny taste.
    Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The event is also philanthropic: proceeds benefit the Baha Mar Resort Foundation and the Mark Knowles Children’s Initiative, charities dedicated to enriching the Bahamian community and nurturing the next generation of tennis talent.
    Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Washington’s invigorating performance goes far beyond charisma and technique to enrich the role with an imaginative repertory of seemingly spontaneous gestures: a chilling series of gun-pointing fingers when in doubt; the removal of a diamond earring at a point of financial need.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Much of that is down to the American ingratiating himself after saying a couple of phrases in Catalan, enjoying a beer with supporters outside the stadium, and getting behind the players inside it.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Dine-in customers nationwide had the option to enjoy endless boneless wings and fries for $19.99, and the deal allowed use of brand's 26 sauces and dry rubs.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Arguably, in a time where many historic distilleries have closed and traditional production methods have evolved, Việt's bottles serve as liquid libraries of techniques and flavors from bygone eras.
    Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Add a squeeze of lemon or lime or a splash of fruit juice for extra flavor.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • His ongoing mission is to elevate public safety and rescue operations, using technology to enhance how communities respond to the needs of their most vulnerable citizens.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Drivers rarely get to take their job to their hometown, so Sinclair is relishing the opportunity to bring the Wienermobile to family and friends.
    Joseph Hernandez August 8, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2025
  • That’s a goal for Williams, of course, who is relishing his first training camp.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025

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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.

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