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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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The quartet have been enjoying lounging on the Bezos yacht and evenings out in the Balearic Island’s most exclusive restaurants—and that $485 million vessel is housing an impressive vacation wardrobe.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
7 Aug. 2025
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Roasted nuts and seeds can be enjoyed as a quick snack or mixed into granola, yogurt, and oatmeal for a boost of fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Together, these flavors create a unique local cuisine that ranges from fresh seafood to hearty soups.—
Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ice Cream Sundae isn’t the only throwback flavor to hit store shelves this year.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The theory is that each of these tax rates distinctly discourages the production and the seizing of initiative in the economy; therefore, cutting them enhances economic activity to an uncommon degree.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The Aboriginal artist Max Berry painted a beautifully subtle mural depicting Australia’s ocean and desert on one end with a yoga platform, enhancing the pool’s serene energy.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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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 19 Aug. 2025.
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