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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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2
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
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Thibs savored every second of his time working for Jeff Van Gundy in Madison Square Garden in the 1990s.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Some officials, including Mayor Mark Bogen and Commissioner Michael Udine, savored the prospect of saving taxpayers more than $200 million.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
In a world that moves quickly, these vintage kitchen tools remind us to slow down and savor the process.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
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Verb
Charlotte, meanwhile, appeared as poised as ever, while Louis seemed determined to savor every moment of the event.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Thibs savored every second of his time working for Jeff Van Gundy in Madison Square Garden in the 1990s.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Some officials, including Mayor Mark Bogen and Commissioner Michael Udine, savored the prospect of saving taxpayers more than $200 million.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
In a world that moves quickly, these vintage kitchen tools remind us to slow down and savor the process.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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The family says that 80% to 90% of their clientele are people originally from the state who are seeking a taste of home.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
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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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Hof Alma at Rina Rina’s signature tropical frozen gimlet is flavored with passion fruit, orange and lime juice with a base of gin.—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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The base of this simple mocktail is a homemade ginger-lime cordial that's brightly flavored and not too sweet.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
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Adults can enjoy the spa, wine tastings, art classes, and live entertainment.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The blooms can also create issues for people who like to enjoy being in or near the water.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The scent of pistachio and spices invited visitors toward vendors who offered samples of sweets stuffed with dates or nuts and shots of strong black coffee spiced heavily with cardamom.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Now crypto’s safekeepers, which hold more than $500 billion in digital assets, are looking to spice up their businesses—and profits—with trading, stablecoin services and AI infrastructure.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Outside of the recording booth, Hale relishes the opportunity to send voice memos from his alter ego.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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Burrows relished discovering new acting talent while directing more than 75 pilots that were picked up as series.—
Beth Harris,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Kids will love the whimsical play area, Cocoland, which includes the water park along with a petting zoo and kids' club.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Somewhere in the middle of this Los Angeles neo-noir, Colin Farrell’s quiet, well-dressed, cinema-loving private eye was revealed to be a blue-skinned alien — then the show just kept going, missing-persons mystery intact.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Verb
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And on the other hand, there've been some folks who would like to see me out every day, right, banging the drum.—
Mark Guarino,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Tom and Evan hear eight bell tolls at the close of the finale, suggesting that Widow’s Bay would like another eight souls.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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