savored

variants also savoured
past tense of savor

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of savored Nearly three years later, London savored every drive while the Falcons scored their most points in a decade in a 45-24 win over the Saints in New Orleans. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Small exhibitors have savored their relationship with the streamer. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savored
Verb
  • Emma Bunton Presenter Emma Bunton spiced up the carpet in a black ensemble with a subtle sparkle from Annie’s Ibiza plus bangles and platform pumps.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • But even among the crowd, there was one very clear winner that was quintessentially spiced and cidery.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The luxury property is located along Mexico's Riviera Nayarit coast, where the women enjoyed beach outings and spa treatments.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Her cart included a Wegmans strawberry shortcake that her family in New York enjoyed during the holidays.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • His pastrami is flavored with the earthy, peppery hallmarks of ras el hanout, while the brisket eats like low-and-slow Texas barbecue, but with the sweet and savory notes of a traditional Ashkenazi brisket recipe.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The olives are co-milled with Meyer lemons, also grown on-site, so the final product is actually citrus-flavored—no chemicals involved.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That music could only have been written by an immigrant kid that grew up in Hollywood that loved rock and heavy metal music.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The 1 thing Tyler loved more than his teammates, was his faith in Jesus Christ.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Like my dad, who relished his post-divorce life in proximity to Atlantic City.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For the first three years of his NFL career, Bijan Robinson relished the connection, camaraderie and complement of backfield partner Tyler Allgeier.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Overcast Milan was looking even grayer than I’d have liked, but I was heartened by a gracious welcome at the Park Hyatt, tucked away on a side street of the Piazza del Duomo.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Well, my dad was one of those guys that really liked the Beatles and the Stones.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Savored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savored. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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