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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
Given their relatively little stage time together, the two savored the opportunity to admire each other’s performance.
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Carey Purcell, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
While awaiting their orbital departure earlier Thursday, the astronauts savored the views of Earth from tens of thousands of miles high.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 3 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
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
But his catcher, non-roster invitee Logan Porter, wanted to make sure Seymour savored the achievement.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Barbados is a culinary destination to be savored, with cuisine ranging from the ubiquitous fish cutter sandwich to innovative and eco-driven tasting menus.
—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
Carey Purcell, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
While awaiting their orbital departure earlier Thursday, the astronauts savored the views of Earth from tens of thousands of miles high.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 3 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
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
But his catcher, non-roster invitee Logan Porter, wanted to make sure Seymour savored the achievement.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Barbados is a culinary destination to be savored, with cuisine ranging from the ubiquitous fish cutter sandwich to innovative and eco-driven tasting menus.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savored
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The gordita gets filled with tender octopus slowly cooked in a concentrated, gently spiced stew of guajillo chile, tomato, and chicharrón prensado—a textural marvel of both softness and crunch.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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The German served up wiener schnitzel the following year, while in 1988 Scotland’s Sandy Lyle laid on some haggis – sheep’s offal minced, spiced and served in its stomach, and plated up to the sound of bagpipes.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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From his Palm Beach and New York mansions and his luxurious apartment in Paris, Epstein enjoyed a remarkable level of access to sensitive information like the outcomes of political meetings and the itineraries of Gulf royals.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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When weather permits, meals can be enjoyed under the pergola in the garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The low-performing chefs are Rhoda, whose lamb confuses the kids; Sherry, whose grits were oddly flavored; and Oscar, whose puff pastry soaked up all the deep-fryer oil.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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After cooking low and slow, the vegetables will be done to perfection, and the chicken will be flavored with salt, pepper, and paprika, and infused with the flavors and aromas of garlic and thyme.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So the fact that people have loved it and people are still watching is really wonderful.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Known and loved for both its fashion and food offerings, Selfridges is a full-service department store in the heart of London.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, six years after the dispute, Ackman relished Herbalife’s stock plunging to a 14-year low.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lawson’s Blue Devils relished their March Madness at the downtown arena on Friday night, a buzzer-beating 3-pointer in the corner by Ashlon Jackson to stun storied LSU in a Sweet 16 contest.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lund tends to be pretty well-liked around the sport for his pro-style game.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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That's why all those strangers liked me so much.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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