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as in enjoyed
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 savored
Some will cut more deeply for soccer fans of a literary bent; others can be savored no matter what your feelings about the beautiful game might be.
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Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The new generation didn’t show up for this film, but the old men who savored it as kids in the 1980s with 45-54 being the biggest demo at 29%.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 June 2026
The big moments continue for Lake Central, but Thuftedal savored this victory.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Given their relatively little stage time together, the two savored the opportunity to admire each other’s performance.
—Carey Purcell, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Matter—slim, dark-haired, attired in a dark blue zip-up sweater and matinee idol handsome—is a natural entertainer who savored every moment holding a mic.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
So, on Sunday morning, Sánchez savored the view from his table in the cafeteria.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Every victory has been savored, as the team has been reduced to eight players in each of the last seven games.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The new generation didn’t show up for this film, but the old men who savored it as kids in the 1980s with 45-54 being the biggest demo at 29%.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 June 2026
The big moments continue for Lake Central, but Thuftedal savored this victory.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Given their relatively little stage time together, the two savored the opportunity to admire each other’s performance.
—Carey Purcell, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Matter—slim, dark-haired, attired in a dark blue zip-up sweater and matinee idol handsome—is a natural entertainer who savored every moment holding a mic.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
So, on Sunday morning, Sánchez savored the view from his table in the cafeteria.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Every victory has been savored, as the team has been reduced to eight players in each of the last seven games.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savored
Verb
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What happens when Irish coffee, tres leches cake and spiced coconut syrup take a trip to the islands?—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
10 June 2026
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Nearly always, they are spiced by the promise of the unexpected.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Football is an activity to be enjoyed together in Ghana, rather than merely something to watch on television.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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On Monday, the airport hosted a celebration for its employees ahead of the region's big events this summer, with fun that both workers and travelers enjoyed.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The candies are flavored with fruit juice concentrates (pineapple, watermelon, and blueberry), mango purée, and other natural flavors.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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By the end of the process, the whey is a fine powder that can be flavored or sweetened before it's packaged and sold.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and all who knew and loved Aldon.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Libertyville coach Matt Thompson loved Buenik’s command, which was often missing this season.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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That’s a contradiction the actors relished.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Like Verdun, 37-year-old Terrisa Scott, who wears her own gingerbread girl costume during chases, has relished the chance to step outside her comfort zone.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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And people question whether West and Ciara were at that level, and Ciara really liked West.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Kupec enjoyed golfing and was an avid New York sports fan who liked the Yankees, Rangers and Giants as well as the Bridgeport Bluefish, according to the obituary.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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