SAVORED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

savored

verb

variants also savoured

past tense of savor

as in spiced

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored cuisine that has been generously savored with southern India's rich array of spices

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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 Trout savored every moment with friends and family, including his two sons, in the festivities. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 And Caglianone savored it with his dad, Jeff, who threw to him in the contest in Philadelphia. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 The Braves fans, the American fans who joined in or at least savored the novelty, enjoyed the experience brought to them by that small group of England soccer fans. — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 July 2026 Destined only to be savoured as a dream, while the world still burns around you. — Literary Hub, 19 June 2026 Some officials, including Mayor Mark Bogen and Commissioner Michael Udine, savored the prospect of saving taxpayers more than $200 million. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 15 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

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Chai Maintenance blends spiced chai with lemonade and adds a cardamom-sugar rim.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
In fact, this recipe has the meatballs gently spiced with a dash of cumin and cinnamon, then tossed with a pepperoncini-spiked tomato sauce.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

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Root actually enjoyed being back in charge at the Oval last month even though he was dealt the toughest of hands having to lead a side against New Zealand that included three Test debutants and two other players with only one appearance each.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The South Florida fruits are mostly enjoyed fresh by home gardeners, but they’ve also been baked into French fries — and even turned into vodka.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of enjoyed

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The cake was baked by the couple’s friend, Alora Kinley, and flavored with vanilla buttercream and fresh strawberries, and topped with an adorable personalized dog topper of their pups.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Ermine frosting is snow white, unless flavored with something like cocoa powder or made with exceptionally yellow butter.

— Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Definition of flavored

Verb

Cena went a bit too ‘method’ with his heel persona, becoming cold, mean, and detached to the audience that loved him.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Vienna received perfect scores for healthcare and education, and like Copenhagen, is loved for its walkability and reliable, safe public transportation.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Definition of loved

Verb

The actor particularly relished the idea of transforming to play the role with makeup and prosthetics.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 July 2026
Upon their return, Hansen said that the human experience was an extraordinary one for him and his crewmates and relished that spectators across the world seemed to share in their excitement.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of relished

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For the most part, Davis says, fans liked it when it was introduced.

— Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 17 July 2026
A lot of people in the south and southwest suburbs who either liked trains or just wanted to see the Big Boy in action lined streets and fields along the route to see the Union Pacific treasure in action.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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