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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
Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
But now, garlic scapes are gaining in popularity as an ingredient worthy of the spotlight—and of selling and savoring.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
The sweetness of spring strawberries is something to savor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Despite the stumble, Horan was clearly savoring every second.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Spend lazy days pier fishing, shell hunting, dining on iconic, Calabash-style seafood, and savoring spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
But now, garlic scapes are gaining in popularity as an ingredient worthy of the spotlight—and of selling and savoring.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
The sweetness of spring strawberries is something to savor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Despite the stumble, Horan was clearly savoring every second.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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That’s habit disguised as taste.—
Maryam Ahmed,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Neighboring garlic can affect the taste of the herbs and hinder their growth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some focus primarily on tasting all the deliciousness offered by local producers, growers, and restaurants; other food tours provide the opportunity to dive deeper into history and culture or even try your hand at cooking local cuisine.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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To the excitement of exactly those minds and all the minds that have yet to experience its deliciousness, Shake Shack has launched a new menu inspired by a dish that will be rather familiar and nostalgic to Southern home chefs.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Coming into favor during a time when sourcing certain ingredients was difficult, bakers could use the vinegar left from the winter’s canning and preserving to flavor this pie.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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These adorable shortbread cookies are flavored with lemon oil and get their bright yellow color from turmeric.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jamal Murray, who enjoyed his best regular season, looks spent when facing McDaniels.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The weather will be similar to Thursday, a great night to fire up the grill or enjoy a beverage on the porch before the showers come in late.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hamilton described his version as landing somewhere between Senegalese and Ghanaian, cooked in a slurry of roasted red peppers, tomatoes and onions, delicately spiced and with a whisper of smoke.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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For example, avoid using one floral candle, one spiced simmer pot, and a citrus spray at the same time.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The actor also relishes the opportunity to share the screen with longtime friends, including Demi Moore and Sam Elliott.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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For years, Paul Williams and his wife, Lori, relished and renovated their dream home in Dudley, Georgia, a gleaming estate on a 2-acre lot.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Both Ponds and Glenn were undersized cornerbacks who both love to get physical.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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General manager George Payton and Sean Payton love their roster.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Adam Wharton, 22, is liked by people at United for his progressive passing and decisiveness on the ball.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Newsom likes to talk about us as the fourth-biggest economy in the world.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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