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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
Barbados is a culinary destination to be savored, with cuisine ranging from the ubiquitous fish cutter sandwich to innovative and eco-driven tasting menus.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
It is supposed to be savored and enjoyed, not rushed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Celine Dion seemingly savored her Thanksgiving.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Since then, the couple, who planned to take their relationship slow, has savored every date opportunity together — even trying new experiences like a hockey game, which Starling, 23, had never attended before.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Thet matchup needs time to marinate, to be savored, to grow even bigger in the mind.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
One of the desserts that will be savored included a bombe glacée cardinal, a vanilla ice cream featuring Kentish raspberry sorbet and lightly poached Victoria plums.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Henderson-Moore’s interception and Moody’s second touchdown rescued Johnson, which savored the triumph against its city rival.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Victorious trainer Mott savored that burst of excellence, along with his first-ever Travers win, with what was for the reserved South Dakotan a measure of ebullience.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
It is supposed to be savored and enjoyed, not rushed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Celine Dion seemingly savored her Thanksgiving.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Since then, the couple, who planned to take their relationship slow, has savored every date opportunity together — even trying new experiences like a hockey game, which Starling, 23, had never attended before.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Thet matchup needs time to marinate, to be savored, to grow even bigger in the mind.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
One of the desserts that will be savored included a bombe glacée cardinal, a vanilla ice cream featuring Kentish raspberry sorbet and lightly poached Victoria plums.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Henderson-Moore’s interception and Moody’s second touchdown rescued Johnson, which savored the triumph against its city rival.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Victorious trainer Mott savored that burst of excellence, along with his first-ever Travers win, with what was for the reserved South Dakotan a measure of ebullience.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savored
Verb
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This easy version features onion and bell pepper and is spiced with garlic, cumin, and oregano.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
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This light copycat salad is made with a simple vinaigrette sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with Dijon mustard.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Shapiro has enjoyed robust public approval ratings and carries a reputation as a disciplined messenger and powerhouse fundraiser.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Yates subsequently joined the San Diego Padres and enjoyed the longest sustained success of his career before bouncing to Atlanta, Texas and the Dodgers over the past three seasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One can surmise that the Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha tops Starbucks’ iced matcha latte with a chocolate and pistachio-flavored cold foam.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pepsi also announced a cherry and vanilla-flavored prebiotic soda last summer.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Bears coach loved every second of Jackson’s trap block, which aided a 9-yard Kyle Monangai run.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sea thrift loved to grow around their base in the spring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Despite our reservations about traveling with strangers in the cozy confines of a barge, Chris and I, in the end, relished the chance to make fast friends.—
David Swanson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Duncyte relished the chance to learn about American culture, attending rodeos and Fourth of July festivities.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An article in Naval History described how Loomis liked to demonstrate the ship’s Colt machine guns to local officials.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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As Joseph tried to mesh some of his own system with a more Vic Fangio-style scheme run previously by Ejiro Evero in Denver — a style many of the returning players liked — the new coordinator found himself inside a burning defensive building.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Savored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savored. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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