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also savour
1
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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2
as in deliciousness
the quality of being delicious
the wonderful savor of Mom's apple pie
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also savour
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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
as a terminal cancer patient, she's vowed to savor every moment of the time she has left
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Recent Examples of savor
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Double Truffle Having three layers instead of the standard two provides even more opportunity to savor the incredible Chocolate Truffle Filling.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Murphy’s Monster co-creator Ian Brennan, who writes all eight episodes, clearly savors taking kernels of truth and turning them into batches of popcorn this season.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
With Venus entering Taurus on June 6, there's a groundedness in love and value that supports you in savoring instead of sprinting.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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Verb
For those looking to try something new, Starbucks is introducing the new Polar Bear Cake Pop and Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread—perfect for sharing or savoring alongside a warm cup of holiday coffee.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Double Truffle Having three layers instead of the standard two provides even more opportunity to savor the incredible Chocolate Truffle Filling.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Murphy’s Monster co-creator Ian Brennan, who writes all eight episodes, clearly savors taking kernels of truth and turning them into batches of popcorn this season.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
With Venus entering Taurus on June 6, there's a groundedness in love and value that supports you in savoring instead of sprinting.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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The low ceilings have a taste for scalp DNA.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s taste for combat sports dates to the 1980s, after his reported failed bid to buy the Baltimore Colts.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both need an ample amount of baking spices to achieve maximum autumnal deliciousness.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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If that’s any indication of the deliciousness of her recipes, who wouldn’t want to get a copy of her cookbook this very second?—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The development process of this series has been remarkably rewarding, with Hrithik’s distinctive artistic vision and Eshaan Roshan’s dynamic energy and unwavering commitment enriching the narrative.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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The program’s mission is to enrich arts education, spark curiosity about the craft of filmmaking, and inspire a lifelong love of storytelling through film.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Senior dogs tend to slow down in their golden years, enjoying a calmer pace of life, but one owner's canine proved that age is just a number.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Owners Nicole and Ryan Esch procure one of Indy's more approachable tap lists despite pulling from a wide range of flavors.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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Later, chugging string figures and portentous drones have the flavor of Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Keney innovations include RibbonFET, a new transistor architecture enabling efficient scaling, and PowerVia, a backside power delivery system enhancing energy flow.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Cal Fire helicopter pilots will be training over three nights, starting Thursday, in the Sacramento area using night-vision goggles to enhance their ability to fight wildfires in the dark.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The director recognized a dimension in the actor no one had seen before, and Hawke seems to relish accessing that darker part of his persona.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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They were made to relish going on the road and shutting up an American crowd.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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