SAVOR Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

savor 1 of 2

noun

ˈsā-vər

variants also savour

Definition of savor

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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Relevance

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tastelessness

as in deliciousness

the quality of being delicious the wonderful savor of Mom's apple pie

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savor

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verb

variants also savour

as in to flavor

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored cuisine that has been generously savored with southern India's rich array of spices

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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

Verb

Today, John Moffitt is running a growing, successful business, raising a young daughter, savoring the good days when things run smoothly, working through the days when the wireless gives out, or ingredients run out before the customers do. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 With fewer crowds than Spain’s main metropolises, a slower pace sets the tone for a sojourn meant to be savored. — Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Matavao intends to savor every match, every set, every rally and every point with her teammates. — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2026 This leaves plenty of funds to spend on exploring some of the city’s most eclectic neighborhoods, savoring the culinary scene, wandering through world-class museums, and shopping at chic boutiques and galleries. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for savor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor

Noun

Between the konbini walkthroughs, snack hauls and taste-test rankings clogging your For You page, a bag of chips has quietly become a reason to book a flight.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
As the expansion restaurant would seem to prove, Tim’s hits lots of Idahoans square in the taste-bud bull’s-eye.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of taste

Noun

This brand is processed, but it’s done so expertly that the natural deliciousness of turkey shines.

— Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
For those who want ice cream regularly stocked and ready in the freezer, Bergamotto also found a subscription service that delivers pints of deliciousness to your door.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of deliciousness

Verb

In the 1990s, high-end European restaurants whipped up culinary foams flavored with things like truffle oil or lobster broth.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Each bottle can flavor up to 15 drinks, from lattes and iced coffees to espresso martinis and milkshakes.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of flavor

Verb

Aston Villa and Chelsea, for example, exchanged four players over the summer, with The Athletic reporting that the two organisations enjoy a strong relationship.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Home to the world’s largest Japanese diaspora, as well as sizeable Korean and Chinese communities, the Brazilian megacity of São Paulo is one of the best places outside Asia to enjoy Asian food, said Austin Bush in Travel + Leisure.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of enjoy

Verb

But above all else, Shelton relishes the opportunity to play tennis on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays — the business ends of tournaments, as they’re often called.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
But the home crowd relished a 4-0 win, even against such limited opposition as Azerbaijan's Champions League debutant Sabah.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of relish

Verb

Within a relationship or in its wake, love and hate often cohabitate.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Drummer Stan Lynch left the group for good in 1994, seemingly with some musical estrangement from Petty at the time, though he was known to stay in loving contact with other members of the band in subsequent decades.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of love

Verb

Lamb liked to link play, although City also had plenty of joy down the flanks.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
As for the journalist, with the anniversary comes reflection on the first responders, those who lost their lives and others who like him, are still living with the consequences.

— Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

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