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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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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
Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Grab a fresh-cut bouquet of flowers, sample local flavors from a variety of food carts, and savor tasty dumplings and stir fry.
—AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
However, the best perk of all will undoubtedly be the ship's rooftop deck, where guests can savor the Nile views both day and night.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2025
Díaz savored this one, flashing a big grin after the throw sent him across the grass, headfirst.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Verb
Large enough to be savored and satisfying, but not huge.
—Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Grab a fresh-cut bouquet of flowers, sample local flavors from a variety of food carts, and savor tasty dumplings and stir fry.
—AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
However, the best perk of all will undoubtedly be the ship's rooftop deck, where guests can savor the Nile views both day and night.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2025
Díaz savored this one, flashing a big grin after the throw sent him across the grass, headfirst.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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Ranging from $59 to $69, the pillowcase sets offer a taste of Parachute’s luxury experience without the sticker shock.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Smell and taste: If the peanut butter has an off taste or smell, discard.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Others worry that Big Tech companies are using AI to enrich themselves at the expense of teachers’ jobs and students’ critical thinking development.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The Bush and Trump tax cuts further enriched the top 0.1 percent, with the Trump-era Tax Cuts and Jobs Act directing 83 percent of its benefits to the top 1 percent by 2027.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Book the garden room and enjoy breakfast each morning on your sunny private terrace.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Depending on the season, beach lovers can snorkel, surf, swim with the dolphins or enjoy some whale watching.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The ritual of holding a drink, the complex flavors, and the sense of occasion remain essential, even without the alcohol: something which Liquid Death capitalized on immaculately in both branding and positioning.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The flavor, called Peach Perfect with Raspberry Drizzle, features a peach cheesecake with peaches, on a vanilla crust and finished with raspberry sauce, the company told USA TODAY.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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But with a smart approach, mirrors can truly enhance a space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
Verb
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But Santi, whose now-estranged dad used to push him too hard on the golf course, doesn’t exactly relish the prospect of having a new father figure to satisfy.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Neither tactic worked there, but Kyrgios clearly relishes having overcome Stefanos Tsitsipas in a feisty encounter during his 2022 Wimbledon campaign.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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