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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
The dining offerings include a kids' menu of healthy and flavorful options that my daughters savored enthusiastically throughout our stay.
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Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 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
Commerce writer Alaina Chou called the flavor nostalgic, while associate manager of audience strategy Carly Westerfield savored the soft vanilla notes.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Three second-half goals conquered the nerves of a reintroduction to the elite, and the Stadium of Light savoured every moment.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 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
Commerce writer Alaina Chou called the flavor nostalgic, while associate manager of audience strategy Carly Westerfield savored the soft vanilla notes.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Three second-half goals conquered the nerves of a reintroduction to the elite, and the Stadium of Light savoured every moment.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savored
Verb
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For contrast, Bailey spiced up her look with a minidress by Kim Shui.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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All chicken tenders are spiced-to-order, with seven levels of heat.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kenny has enjoyed critical success with his previous shorts.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Bailey brought him home for a second night, where Saito caught up on laundry, enjoyed a hot shower and cooked udon noodles for his hosts.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The cherry-flavored, spicy soda was given a quirky name to compete with the doctor.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Pan de muerto, a traditional sweet bread, decorated with dough shaped cross-bones, flavored with orange zest and topped with sugar, is often enjoyed on the holiday.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vitale loved it, posing for one photo after another, signing one scrap of paper after another, making one joke about his bald head after another.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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And though the two aren’t senior royals and are reportedly well-loved by everyone in the family, there’s no doubt that association with them is considered controversial these days.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Over his 37-year teaching and administrator career, mostly in Fort Worth schools, Serrano relished his 13 years at North Side High School as Camelot days.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Oct. 2025
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Onstage at Kiss concerts, Frehley relished his time to shine.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Katya hadn’t liked his plan, Ryan said.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Like me — a reluctant movie guy who never liked racing, and now somehow has three racecars.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Savored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savored. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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