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also savour
1
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
Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
And no one is begrudging McAvoy and Swayman’s savoring the victory.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
There is more Champions League play-off action to savour this week — with the stakes high for the second leg ties.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Take your time to savor the air flowing in and out.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Feb. 2026
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Verb
INdulge on chocolatey Mexican beverage at south-side favorite Warmer temperatures may finally — finally — be upon us, but there's still enough of a chill in the air to savor a steaming cup of your favorite hot drink.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
And no one is begrudging McAvoy and Swayman’s savoring the victory.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
There is more Champions League play-off action to savour this week — with the stakes high for the second leg ties.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Take your time to savor the air flowing in and out.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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Your taste in nature can be as specific and particular as your coffee order.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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That just gives you a taste of his mentality.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sesame + ginger in a salad dressing promises the kind of Asian deliciousness that is literally craveable.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sheer deliciousness is eternally relevant.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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They’re flavored with Earl Grey tea and white chocolate, which gives the treats a creamy dairy flavor.—
Restaurant Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Your family will rave about the rich gravy, flavored with stout, balsamic vinegar, and a couple of tablespoons of instant dark-roast coffee.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Devoted fans will catch every clever nod, while newcomers can enjoy the romance, rivalry, and Regency ridiculousness without the multi-volume commitment.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The just-over-a-year-old property is a go-to for locals enjoying business lunches, sunset cocktails, and meetings in the airy living-room-esque lobby, as well as for out-of-towners looking for an upscale property with easy access to both Westside’s urban offerings and the beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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And now to spice up her life a little bit, grandma!—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The 42-year-old’s rollercoaster PGA Tour career bottomed out at the end, but featured two high points at Bay Hill that Every still relishes.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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On his Instagram page, Simonds appears to relish in playing up an overly-confident wrestler.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Friday could be another emotional day for those who love Tatum, but for far more enjoyable reasons.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Our testers loved the consistency and butteriness, and noticed noticeable differences within just a few weeks of using it.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rahman is a security software engineer and likes to study disinformation patterns.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Eleanor’s view Trump has never liked a loser.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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