savored

variants also savoured
past tense of savor

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savored
Verb
  • 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
  • They're spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger and drizzled with cream cheese glaze to complete the carrot cake experience.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Canha enjoyed his time on the show but said cooking under a time constraint proved to be about as difficult as hitting a 100 mph fastball.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • Last year, the club ripped off 10 straight games entering the break and enjoyed notable surges the prior seasons as well.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • That fluffy powder is gently patted into cups and flavored with various syrups, such as lime or strawberry.
    Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • This refreshing recipe is spiked with bourbon (or lemon flavored-vodka, if that's your preference) to beat the Southern heat.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Pop crossovers, polished ballads and the young seeds of bro-country were what populated the radio, but Church loved harder rock influences, outlaw heroes, and even the Muscle Shoals soul.
    Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
  • The quaint downtown is easily walkable and peppered with shops that have been family run for generations and restaurants loved by all ages.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
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
Verb
  • 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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“Savored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savored. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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