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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
Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Plan to stop often to savor it all.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, savor these mild temps.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The Chicago Bears had a bye week in Week 5 to help savor their thrilling win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The Book Club films that allowed audiences one last chance to savor this delightful movie star kicking back and letting her charisma carry a picture.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Plan to stop often to savor it all.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, savor these mild temps.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The Chicago Bears had a bye week in Week 5 to help savor their thrilling win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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These are the microbes that convert sugar into alcohol or acid contributing to the final taste.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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Visitors can get a taste of Southern California’s legendary cultural diversity by exploring unique enclaves like Cambodia Town, a one-mile stretch of businesses and restaurants home to the largest population of people of Cambodian descent outside of Southeast Asia.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cooking fresh spinach for this dip is key to its deliciousness.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
18 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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This process releases valuable nutrients back into the soil, enriching it with organic matter and improving its structure and fertility.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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For 57 years, the Baraboo campus has enriched the community with arts, athletics and culture.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The ad ends with Akerman getting caught enjoying a Sonic meal from her car as the employee recognizes her with her blonde hair.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The charity advises people to approach felines with caution and also know when to stop as not all cats enjoy fuss for hours on end.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As Día de los Muertos approaches, Arizona grocery stores stock their bakery shelves with traditional pan dulce and sweet breads that help families honor loved ones with flavor and memory.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The business became known for its variety of authentic pierogi made from scratch — offering about 20 flavors ranging from traditional potato and cheese to sweet options like cherry and prune.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Winning so frequently while ranking second on the Betrayal Index enhances Mayfield's MVP credentials.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Featherweight StyleMax Hair Dryer is one of the best hair dryers for curly hair due to its diffuser, comb, and concentrator attachments that enhance types 2A to 4C hair, as well as its accommodating selection of heat and airflow settings.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These are the questions that philosophers and readers of House of Leaves relish in exploring.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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At 57, Patricia Arquette is relishing a special type of freedom that comes with age for an actress.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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