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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
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Director Spike Lee, perhaps the team’s most iconic fan, was on a float with Brunson, savoring the moment.
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Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Typically, a performer of Grande’s vocal wattage has to stop the music for one to savor their sonic gifts.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Destined only to be savoured as a dream, while the world still burns around you.
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Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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Verb
Go ahead and savor the dress’ swishiness, soft woven lining, and statement-making plunge neckline (that deal of over 50 percent off also doesn’t hurt).
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Director Spike Lee, perhaps the team’s most iconic fan, was on a float with Brunson, savoring the moment.
—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Typically, a performer of Grande’s vocal wattage has to stop the music for one to savor their sonic gifts.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Destined only to be savoured as a dream, while the world still burns around you.
—
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
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The family says that 80% to 90% of their clientele are people originally from the state who are seeking a taste of home.
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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Soccer fans coming to the US for the World Cup are discovering the deliciousness of ranch dressing and trying to bring bottles home in their luggage.
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This helps keep them moist and adds another layer of deliciousness.
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The Midnight Summer latte ($9) is Middle Eastern floral-flavored and topped with a flower garnish.
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Mississippi chicken is flavored with ranch powder, butter, and pepperoncini peppers.
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India’s government, which has long leveraged a hard line on Pakistan for domestic political advantage, enjoyed a rally-around-the-flag effect that gave it a useful boost one year after a worse-than-expected performance in national elections.
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Away from basketball, the two players enjoy plenty of interests.
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And some Germany supporters are on board with spicing things up.
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The sauce is generously spiced and perfectly savory.
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Tourism in Albania has seen a sharp increase in recent years, with people relishing the nation’s vast, undeveloped coastline.
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Brooks also relished his role as a class clown, terrorizing his teachers and leaving his friends gasping with laughter.
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Our editors love this multi-styling tool, which dries hair quickly and creates a variety of styles, from fluffy curls to sleek straight tresses.
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On weekly trips for groceries, their daughter Fei and son Khai love to snack on free samples and explore the aisles.
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At issue today is whether or not liking social media posts is an angerable offence on a reality television program.
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Cooley would also like to produce an art book of his favorite photos from the project.
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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