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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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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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, Ruff is savoring the final weeks of her high school career and her last go-round as a dual-sport competitor.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
All visitors are encouraged to enjoy the experience slowly, savoring the glasses of wine and light bites that come with the experience.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Explore the town's history at the Abbaye de Saint-Antoine, enjoy medieval festivals, and savor regional specialties like walnuts and Saint-Marcellin cheese.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Which, of course, has been a problem all along in a league that savors a race to the bottom.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, Ruff is savoring the final weeks of her high school career and her last go-round as a dual-sport competitor.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
All visitors are encouraged to enjoy the experience slowly, savoring the glasses of wine and light bites that come with the experience.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Explore the town's history at the Abbaye de Saint-Antoine, enjoy medieval festivals, and savor regional specialties like walnuts and Saint-Marcellin cheese.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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Olivia Beech, America’s youngest female sommelier, tragically lost her sense of taste during COVID, but relied on her sharp sense of smell until she was fired for her deception.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Green tea undergoes minimal oxidation, resulting in its fresh taste, while black tea is fully oxidized, producing a bolder flavor.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Tuaolo blends traditional Samoan and Hawaiian influences into every menu item for a body-fueling and soul-enriching line up of deliciousness in a fast-casual setting.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their insalata russa—a classic local specialty of crunchy vegetables tossed in mayo, with the luxurious addition of Mazara red shrimp from Sicily—is an explosion of deliciousness.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Head up to the 16th floor for culinary paradise at Aerie, where seasonal ingredients flavor a menu that changes weekly.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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In a world of a million water options—sparkling, flavored, and about a zillion combinations of the two—my husband and I have a special place in our hearts (and our refrigerator) for coconut water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Junior pitcher Aleksandria Blanco enjoys a dramatic, concert-like effort for Oak Lawn.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The plethora of works are markedly vibrant and fresh, from the Hamlet in Brooklyn who wears a beanie to the one who enjoys Bollywood-style dances in London.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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But his gifts aligned with what Sean Payton needed to spice up the Saints’ offense at the time — and Hill turned that into a special career.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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These eggs get rolled in breadcrumbs and topped with a golden filling spiced with cayenne pepper and hot sauce.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Jocks and mean girls relished in the mainstream, while the freaks and losers huddled over video-game music and alt weirdness.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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Thunder players including Cayson Wallace, Jaylin Williams, Jared McCain and Isaiah Hartenstein looked on, relishing their win and the unusual sight of the Lakers circling the officials following their 125-107 loss.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Websites that spent years optimizing for Google search haven’t exactly loved being pushed down the page by a chatbot and may blame AI Overviews for recent traffic drops.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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The end result is a small but expressive robot version of Rocky that captures much of the personality fans loved in Project Hail Mary.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Melvin likes to use thrifted trays to hold jewelry.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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In 1991 — peak Captain Planet and the Planeteers — Turner won the Audubon medal from the National Audubon Society, a conservation group that really likes birds.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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