savored

variants also savoured
past tense of savor

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of savored With fewer crowds than Spain’s main metropolises, a slower pace sets the tone for a sojourn meant to be savored. Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 The dominant eight-wicket win ended an eight-match losing streak in the format outside Pakistan and, given the paucity of success in recent times, a 1-1 draw in the Caribbean was to be savoured. Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Despite placing seventh at the Commonwealth Games last month, Goodburn savored the accomplishment of making the final. Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 If the diary entries are any indication, Fauci, in the midst of the pandemic, also savored his own press coverage and lionization. Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 One TikToker refused to give up her parking spot and instead savored her food-court hot dog to get back at a cranky driver who honked at her. Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026 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 Destined only to be savoured as a dream, while the world still burns around you. Literary Hub, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savored
Verb
  • Starbucks describes the flavor as nutty, brown-buttery and warmly spiced.
    Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The company describes the flavor as nutty, brown-buttery and warmly spiced.
    Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Detroit enjoyed a historic regular season thanks in large part to Duren’s contributions.
    Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Based on findings published in the journal Science Advances, some communities in present-day Indonesia enjoyed the effects of betel nuts as long as 25,000 years ago.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Barissimo Apple Crisp Coffee Brew up a pot of this ground coffee flavored with hints of apple crisp.
    Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The corn relish is flavored with lime juice and jalapenos for an ideal kick.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Vikings loved the progression of Dallas Turner in training camp.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Those children need to know their roots, need to know that there is always a place where they are loved and welcomed.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • However, Jensen relished the opportunity to hit in front of Bobby Witt Jr.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Lacking modern long-distance communication, Romans relished any opportunity for connecting with each other in person, even in the restroom.
    Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Joseph also was known as an executive who liked to get into the weeds.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Gasper’s father, also named Mickey, had grown up rooting for the Yankees in New Jersey, so Gasper liked them, too.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Savored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savored. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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