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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
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Instead, Riley gets to savor the taste of vindication.
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Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
For most New Yorkers looking to savor the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years, a commemorative T-shirt—perhaps purchased bootleg outside Madison Square Garden—will have to do.
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Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
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
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Verb
Carmy vowed to get the restaurant out of debt before savoring some soul-searching and crafting a new recipe for success.
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Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Instead, Riley gets to savor the taste of vindication.
—
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
For most New Yorkers looking to savor the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years, a commemorative T-shirt—perhaps purchased bootleg outside Madison Square Garden—will have to do.
—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
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).
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for savor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
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The second film was a bit too bloated for my tastes and one that didn’t add much to what came before.
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These insights from local chefs offer visitors an authentic taste of each host city's unique culinary identity.
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Soccer fans coming to the US for the World Cup are discovering the deliciousness of ranch dressing and trying to bring bottles home in their luggage.
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This helps keep them moist and adds another layer of deliciousness.
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The Midnight Summer latte ($9) is Middle Eastern floral-flavored and topped with a flower garnish.
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Mississippi chicken is flavored with ranch powder, butter, and pepperoncini peppers.
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Defense stocks have enjoyed a bumper year in 2026, as conflicts from Ukraine to Iran increase demand for munitions worldwide.
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With estimated sales totaling €32 billion and a growth rate between 4-6% for 2025, jewelry seems to be enjoying its brightest summer yet.
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And some Germany supporters are on board with spicing things up.
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The sauce is generously spiced and perfectly savory.
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There are also many active travelers who relish packing and unpacking just once.
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As the picture rolls along, Garcia shows a more assertive side, relishing her character’s emergence from her shell.
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Batters love to hit in Sacramento The Dodgers had dominated the A’s in the previous two games, scoring nine runs in both for victories of 9-4 and 9-3, respectively.
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Brushed with honey mustard and topped with ham, Gruyère cheese, and béchamel sauce, guests will love these buttery mini sandwiches.
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But Alonso also likes to offset the industrial nature of concrete with warmth.
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And that’s why Howard Zinn has sold 5 million copies, because teenagers sort of like to be in on something.
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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