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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
Taryn White, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Like Lohrei, Andersson played in his game Saturday, suggesting any prospective deal wasn’t that imminent, though the Flame, an upcoming unrestricted free agent, was seen savoring what might have been his last game at the Saddledome after his team’s win over the Islanders.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Freed from the burden of needing to service some sprawling mythology, the series has time to savor its setting.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
So instead of eliminating certain foods or thinking of foods as either good or bad, slow down and savor your food.
—Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
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Verb
There’s no hurry, no crowded tasting room, just time to savor the wine and the experience.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Like Lohrei, Andersson played in his game Saturday, suggesting any prospective deal wasn’t that imminent, though the Flame, an upcoming unrestricted free agent, was seen savoring what might have been his last game at the Saddledome after his team’s win over the Islanders.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Freed from the burden of needing to service some sprawling mythology, the series has time to savor its setting.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
So instead of eliminating certain foods or thinking of foods as either good or bad, slow down and savor your food.
—Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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The culinary lens also helps Jordan maintain relevance amid shifting consumer tastes.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bundle up before heading out the door this morning, Florida is getting a rare taste of true winter.—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s a certain deliciousness to Amazon and Saks Global fighting it out over a brick-and-mortar store when the retailer, in a bid to become more like Amazon, doubled down on e-commerce.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Tips for Making Mississippi Pork Chops This method makes preparing pork chops pretty much foolproof, but here are a few things to keep in mind to ensure maximum deliciousness.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Antica Dolceria Bonajuto along Corso Umberto is Sicily’s oldest chocolate factory—the chocolate here is dark, richly flavored, and crumbly rather than smooth.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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At the core of it are herbs—grand wormwood, green anise, and fennel—that are infused and re-distilled and flavored usually with more herbs like angelica, star anise, licorice root, and others.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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YouTube says these tools are meant to support healthier viewing habits while still allowing young users to enjoy the platform in a more balanced way.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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My parents enthusiastically enjoyed the music of The Temptations and Gladys Knight.—
Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Despite already covering so much ground, Nike is still finding new ways to spice up the 1990s runner, with the latest look being an on-trend Realtree camouflage makeover.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
18 Jan. 2026
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After sending the cheeseheads packing with the biggest playoff comeback in franchise history, Ben Johnson spiced up the rivalry with some salty language.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Trump knows that well and clearly relishes the inauthentic.—
James Warren,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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But after more than two decades relishing his role as the gleeful contrarian, the persona has now become more true character than occasional outlandish caricature.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Although honestly, love Tim Hortons, love Montreal, no offense to my Canadian friends.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Changing course Formula E management and drivers would love returning to downtown Miami, where the series raced in 2015.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Your goal is not to be liked by everyone.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ridley likes to create the base by blending different shades of cream and brown polish with a gradient brush (a thin nail brush with spiky bristles) to create the fur-like look and texture.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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