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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
Some will cut more deeply for soccer fans of a literary bent; others can be savored no matter what your feelings about the beautiful game might be.
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Literary Hub, 10 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
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
So, on Sunday morning, Sánchez savored the view from his table in the cafeteria.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 22 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
Literary Hub, 10 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
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
So, on Sunday morning, Sánchez savored the view from his table in the cafeteria.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savored
Verb
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The women prepared special drinks, wine heavily spiced and sugared.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Peaches and blueberries spiced with cinnamon and brown sugar marry underneath pillowy pastry to create a dessert that merits your heartiest scoop of vanilla ice cream.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Colorado Avalanche executive Joe Sakic followed a similar path, while others who enjoyed long on-ice careers and went on to win Cups as coaches like Quenneville and Randy Carlyle didn’t have nearly as strong of HHOF cases as players as Brind’Amour does.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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This is exactly what to expect here—a complete connection with Iceland’s toughest terrain, best enjoyed during the warmer months between May and September.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The application from Glas, which also included menthol and tobacco-flavored vapes, followed a winding path to authorization.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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In fact, fans on Reddit claim the taste is more subtle and not nearly as cherry flavored.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and all who knew and loved Aldon.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Libertyville coach Matt Thompson loved Buenik’s command, which was often missing this season.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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As the logistical plans for the World Cup have been revealed over the past few years, Tripucka and her staff have relished the opportunity to provide hyper-local shoulder coverage for the event.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
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Having spent five years in Kansas City, Glenn relished the opportunity to watch his favorite team play.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Verb
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While her daughter and her friends were playing, Kerry noticed a snake in her garden and, knowing her brother liked animals and lived nearby, sought out his help.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Dane Cordes was an adrenaline junky and, according to those who knew him, was someone who liked fast cars, fast bikes, water sports and skydiving.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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“Savored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savored. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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