savor 1 of 2

noun

ˈsā-vər How to pronounce savor (audio)
variants also savour
Definition of savornext
1
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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savor

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verb

variants also savour
1
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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2
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
Below, just in time to savor the cozy autumnal days ahead of us, Przystup shares her rituals for making the most of the fall. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 Some people want to change the world, and others want to operate in simple harmony with it and savor life. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026 Droog takes time to savor his accomplishments while also dealing with years of repressed emotions. — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026 Nearly three years later, London savored every drive while the Falcons scored their most points in a decade in a 45-24 win over the Saints in New Orleans. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for savor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
  1. taste
  2. deliciousness
  3. flavor
  4. enjoy
  5. spice
  6. relish
  7. love
  8. like
Noun
  • Its sweet, soft, umami-rich profile can shift the taste of a recipe, so Czerwony suggests using about half the usual amount of garlic and adjusting from there.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • How to use black garlic in everyday cooking Because the two taste so different, black garlic isn’t a perfect one-for-one substitute for white garlic.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of taste
Noun
  • But my favorite word is zaab (also spelled zabb or zab; แซ่บ), a term rooted in the Isan region of northeastern Thailand that conveys a bold deliciousness, often associated with the heat.
    — Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In an era of $400 tasting menus, the cost lands as reasonable given the meal’s many junctions of meticulous artistry and down-to-earth deliciousness.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of deliciousness
Verb
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake This creamy, cool cheesecake is lightly flavored with pumpkin and spices, perfect with a cup of coffee after your Thanksgiving meal.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 29 Oct. 2026
  • These products dispense an inhalable aerosol that contains nicotine and other chemicals, including flavoring agents.
    — Ana Santos Rutschman, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of flavor
Verb
  • Activities like boating, jet-skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, and mountain biking can all be enjoyed within a five-mile radius.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That same year, Adkins opened the lake on his Middle Tennessee property to a group from Big Brothers Big Sisters, giving children and their mentors an opportunity to enjoy a day of fishing and other outdoor activities.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of enjoy
Verb
  • Pie filling comes pre-sweetened and spiced, so swapping it into a recipe that calls for plain puree will throw off the sugar, salt and seasoning.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Following Omani tradition, an Arabic coffee lightly spiced with cardamom and rose water was prepared for guests.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of spice
Verb
  • At a Thursday speech in Weatherford, Texas, Vice President JD Vance seemed to relish the opportunity to snipe at Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.
    — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Few CEOs relish the idea of sitting at a witness table before lawmakers and television cameras.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of relish
Verb
  • Senior quarterback Dardan Nreci, who gained 110 yards on the ground to go with a TD run, loves how Everette stretches the field vertically.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Republicans used to love the language of creativity, and the Democrats liked the language of innovation.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of love
Verb
  • Surveys have repeatedly shown that Americans don't like the current clock changes, with lawmakers and physicians blaming the regular time shifts for drowsiness, inconveniences and even risks to health.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Social convention dictates that you not be caught liking Hoffman’s posts or following her yourself.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of like

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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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