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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
Reshma B, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
Another old faithful for appliance deals is your neighborhood Lowe’s, which is cooking up several tasty deals to savor over the long weekend: Up to 40% off major appliances and 30% off grills and lawn equipment.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
What’s next is already upon us, but what just happened is worth savoring.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
Sip and savor local, national and international whiskey brands, and get a 15% discount on food.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Verb
After paying all those dues, Aujla has earned the right to savor his success.
—Reshma B, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
Another old faithful for appliance deals is your neighborhood Lowe’s, which is cooking up several tasty deals to savor over the long weekend: Up to 40% off major appliances and 30% off grills and lawn equipment.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
What’s next is already upon us, but what just happened is worth savoring.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
Sip and savor local, national and international whiskey brands, and get a 15% discount on food.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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From partying in a Nova Scotian kitchen to tasting Inuit cuisine while cruising the Northwest Passage, here are six ways to get a true taste of Canada.—
Renée Morrison,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
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Visitors can book a tour to get a look at the farm, their milking parlor, the cheese kitchen and get a taste of their cheeses in the farm’s shop.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The coordinated red carpet moment also served as a reminder of the ways in which the singer enriches her daughter’s life with fashion to sentimental ends.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/AP What To Know Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has ruled out the possibility of reaching a deal with the U.S. unless Iran's right to enrich uranium is formally recognized, according to the semi-official Tasnim news Agency.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Verb
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On warm summer evenings your patio may come alive with the powerful croaking of tree frogs that enjoy the moist and protective habitat of potted succulents.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Designed with a deep respect for the natural landscape, each homesite averages over a half acre, giving homeowners the space and serenity to enjoy a tranquil lifestyle rarely found in today’s fast-growing Kansas City metropolitan area.—
Prime Development Land Company,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The botanicals undergo a 48-hour cold maceration process, allowing for a subtle extraction of flavors.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But, grown for flavor, not shelf-life, these strawberries are also delicate.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Verb
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As disparate data sources come together through intelligent ETL processes enhanced by AI, the next step is managing the security, authentication and role-level access of the different departments and users.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Francis relished being a team captain and Apopka’s leader from the most important position in the game.—
Johnny Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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Other teams look past their accomplishments and aren’t able to relish in each other’s success.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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