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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
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Director Spike Lee, perhaps the team’s most iconic fan, was on a float with Brunson, savoring the moment.
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Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Typically, a performer of Grande’s vocal wattage has to stop the music for one to savor their sonic gifts.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Destined only to be savoured as a dream, while the world still burns around you.
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Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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Verb
Go ahead and savor the dress’ swishiness, soft woven lining, and statement-making plunge neckline (that deal of over 50 percent off also doesn’t hurt).
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Director Spike Lee, perhaps the team’s most iconic fan, was on a float with Brunson, savoring the moment.
—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Typically, a performer of Grande’s vocal wattage has to stop the music for one to savor their sonic gifts.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Destined only to be savoured as a dream, while the world still burns around you.
—
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
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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.
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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.
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This helps keep them moist and adds another layer of deliciousness.
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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.
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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.
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The base of this simple mocktail is a homemade ginger-lime cordial that's brightly flavored and not too sweet.
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India’s government, which has long leveraged a hard line on Pakistan for domestic political advantage, enjoyed a rally-around-the-flag effect that gave it a useful boost one year after a worse-than-expected performance in national elections.
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Away from basketball, the two players enjoy plenty of interests.
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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.
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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.
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Outside of the recording booth, Hale relishes the opportunity to send voice memos from his alter ego.
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Burrows relished discovering new acting talent while directing more than 75 pilots that were picked up as series.
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Our editors love this multi-styling tool, which dries hair quickly and creates a variety of styles, from fluffy curls to sleek straight tresses.
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On weekly trips for groceries, their daughter Fei and son Khai love to snack on free samples and explore the aisles.
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At issue today is whether or not liking social media posts is an angerable offence on a reality television program.
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Cooley would also like to produce an art book of his favorite photos from the project.
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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