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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
Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
Television functions, for him, as a looking glass through which we are enticed, the better to savor the strangeness of beings infinitely odder, if more resilient, than Humpty Dumpty.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Choose from a day out on the SeaRay SDX 270 or savor a three-hour sunset cruise with a bottle of Ruinart or Brut Reserve cava.
—Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
That’s the kind of conflict that nobody savors.
—Kristen Arnett, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
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Verb
At Le Mura in Tropea, savor a pizza with a side of views, or hit Delizie Vaticane for picnic essentials like cheese, salumi, and mousse di cipolla (a salty-sweet spread made of the regional onion) to nosh on at Spiaggia della Contura, the town's less-crowded beach.
—Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
Television functions, for him, as a looking glass through which we are enticed, the better to savor the strangeness of beings infinitely odder, if more resilient, than Humpty Dumpty.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Choose from a day out on the SeaRay SDX 270 or savor a three-hour sunset cruise with a bottle of Ruinart or Brut Reserve cava.
—Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
That’s the kind of conflict that nobody savors.
—Kristen Arnett, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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Brother Lawrence Washington’s military service doubtless turned George’s British empires eyes in that direction, yet the temporary nature of Lawrence’s service gave George little more than a taste of what a life at arms entailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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American families who want a convenient holiday without sacrificing taste or style, more than a few trendsetters who enjoy poolside dancing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Those same easy casseroles also make up the bulk of our quick-fix, crowd-pleasing suppers, offering hearty deliciousness in a pinch.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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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
Verb
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There are flavored vodkas like strawberry and blueberry, agave spirits and gin.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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There’s an art and a method to blending—pick one whiskey to use as the base, then flavor it with the other components in exacting proportions.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Water aficionados will enjoy the chance to experience the ins and outs of the lake, thanks to five full-service marinas along the twisting shoreline, more than four times the length of Georgia’s Atlantic coast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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On Saturday, May 16, International Pickle Day, Smoothie King customers can enjoy a free 4-ounce Pickle Smoothie in stores only while supplies last.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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This bright, gently spiced yellow squash soup is exactly that.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 May 2026
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This would be a very easy way to spice things up.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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With all that’s going on in their lives outside of the show, Roker and Dreyer relish the time together on the road.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Pickle lovers must relish the recent attention.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Our young hero loves the adventure of being on an airplane for the first time.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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He was truly loved by everyone and will be missed.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The Crusaders do not like to share.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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