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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
Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But adding savory-tasting dyes to treats like cakes or candies often requires masking their flavors with sweeteners or other new ingredients.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Salty, savory soy sauce makes up the bulk of the vinaigrette and adds great flavor to the dressing.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The sandwiches are named with references to art, such as the Van Gogh made with roast beef, fresh dill, Havarti cheese, sprouts and deli mustard on pumpernickel bread; or the hot Picasso made with savory meatballs, provolone cheese and Mama Cosenza’s original Italian sauce on an 8-inch baguette.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But adding savory-tasting dyes to treats like cakes or candies often requires masking their flavors with sweeteners or other new ingredients.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Traditionally, feteer can be savory with something in it or it can be served for breakfast with powdered sugar, butter, sometimes jam.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Salty, savory soy sauce makes up the bulk of the vinaigrette and adds great flavor to the dressing.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savory
Adjective
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Tuk-tuk’s and aromatic spices are abundant with a massive bazaar that’s worth stocking up at before boarding the plane back home.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ginger Tea Ginger root is a common spice and food ingredient with a peppery, aromatic flavor.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the course of his 50-plus-year writing career, there's been a good bit of debate over Stephen King's ability to deliver a satisfying ending.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Just as essential and satisfying.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For a little bit of spicy kick, make the pimiento cheese with pepper Jack instead of Cheddar.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The star, of course, is ginger root oil—its warm, spicy aroma is blended with cardamom, clove, and coriander, plus a hit of citrus oils (lime, orange, bergamot, grapefruit) and eucalyptus for an energizing, feel-good scent.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Root vegetables, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, and a variety of herbs come together for a recipe that is a family gathering go-to.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Coconut, herbs, chile spices and citrus shine through the Texas ribeye and pork skewer.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From fragrant soul food platters off Jefferson Street homes to chic seafood towers in the Gulch, Nashville’s brunch scene makes a compelling case for booking a trip just to eat your way through a late morning.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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After a tasting at the winery, visitors can walk or e-bike along the sculpture trail, encountering site-specific large-scale works by artists such as Jose Dávila, Alicja Kwade, and the Danish collective Superflex set amid the vineyard, olive groves, and fragrant pine forests.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Officially out nationwide, the film directed by Rachael Holder is an aesthetically pleasing dreamscape.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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People-pleasing turns into resentments.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The tequila daisy cocktail, served in a clay cantarito cup smudged with sumac salt, is piquant with ancho verde, mellowed with summer strawberry.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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His piquant style of writing in the unfinished tell-all feels like dropping into a gossip circle in the most glamorous (and cutting) powder room on the planet.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Savory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savory. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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