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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
Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026
Inspired by Greek mythology and other schools of mysticism, Hecate is a candlelit space meant to savor high-concept, theatrical cocktails that arrive in eccentric goblets and bowls.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
In helming a tale of a lonely boy who savors friendship with a visitor from outer space, the American director drew on his own memories of childhood isolation.
—Will Gosner Britannica Editors June 8, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026
Slow down and savor a cold drink and fresh seafood at a dockside bar.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
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Verb
There’s nothing like that first rush of stardom, and Keem is rising to the occasion and savoring every minute of it.
—Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026
Inspired by Greek mythology and other schools of mysticism, Hecate is a candlelit space meant to savor high-concept, theatrical cocktails that arrive in eccentric goblets and bowls.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
In helming a tale of a lonely boy who savors friendship with a visitor from outer space, the American director drew on his own memories of childhood isolation.
—Will Gosner Britannica Editors June 8, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026
Slow down and savor a cold drink and fresh seafood at a dockside bar.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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To be whole without the effort of stretching oneself out, without the exercise that leaves a bitter taste.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Freight thieves do have other tastes.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Noun
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This helps keep them moist and adds another layer of deliciousness.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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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
Verb
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By the end of the process, the whey is a fine powder that can be flavored or sweetened before it's packaged and sold.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Each can is naturally flavored and has zero grams of sugar.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Attendees enjoyed classic dishes like pancit and lumpia alongside musical performances and traditional folk dances by legacy Filipino American cultural organizations from across the South Bay.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Witt enjoyed his time meeting the Sooners.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Rather than the usual middle part, subtly spice up your cornrow style with a deep side part.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Nearly always, they are spiced by the promise of the unexpected.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Much of Turkey’s attacking approach play centres on isolating Yildiz on the wing, a slippery winger who relishes the opportunity to run at his man.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The fact is that leeches are relished by everything from walleyes and bass to trout and all the panfish.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Considered one of Birkenstock’s most iconic styles, the Arizona sandals have been loved by travelers since 1973.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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In 2016, Teresa told PEOPLE that the then-11-year-old would love to be a professional soccer player or a model.—
Jamie Ballard,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The band retired from touring in 2023 and will now find infinite life as digital avatars, proving that their spirit of rock and roll will never fully die, regardless of whether some critics would’ve liked to have seen such a fate.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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Bonham told Graves nobody likes the coleslaw, and Graves shrugged.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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