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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
The dining offerings include a kids' menu of healthy and flavorful options that my daughters savored enthusiastically throughout our stay.
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Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Thet matchup needs time to marinate, to be savored, to grow even bigger in the mind.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
One of the desserts that will be savored included a bombe glacée cardinal, a vanilla ice cream featuring Kentish raspberry sorbet and lightly poached Victoria plums.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Henderson-Moore’s interception and Moody’s second touchdown rescued Johnson, which savored the triumph against its city rival.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Victorious trainer Mott savored that burst of excellence, along with his first-ever Travers win, with what was for the reserved South Dakotan a measure of ebullience.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Commerce writer Alaina Chou called the flavor nostalgic, while associate manager of audience strategy Carly Westerfield savored the soft vanilla notes.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Three second-half goals conquered the nerves of a reintroduction to the elite, and the Stadium of Light savoured every moment.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Thet matchup needs time to marinate, to be savored, to grow even bigger in the mind.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
One of the desserts that will be savored included a bombe glacée cardinal, a vanilla ice cream featuring Kentish raspberry sorbet and lightly poached Victoria plums.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Henderson-Moore’s interception and Moody’s second touchdown rescued Johnson, which savored the triumph against its city rival.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Victorious trainer Mott savored that burst of excellence, along with his first-ever Travers win, with what was for the reserved South Dakotan a measure of ebullience.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Commerce writer Alaina Chou called the flavor nostalgic, while associate manager of audience strategy Carly Westerfield savored the soft vanilla notes.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Three second-half goals conquered the nerves of a reintroduction to the elite, and the Stadium of Light savoured every moment.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savored
Verb
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This apple dessert is perfectly spiced and iced with a decadent cream cheese frosting.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sophie Buhai’s faux pearl and black glass crystal drop earrings and Yi Collection’s emerald and gold ring spiced up the sophisticated look.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The family drove across the lake into New Orleans, enjoyed dinner at a landmark restaurant and then met Justin’s oldest sister, Tara, at a sports bar.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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The film enjoyed a 12-minute ovation in Venice and has since played at Toronto, San Sebastian and London among other festivals and soon hits the MENA circuit with a screening at the Red Sea Film Festival in December.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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The cherry-flavored, spicy soda was given a quirky name to compete with the doctor.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Pan de muerto, a traditional sweet bread, decorated with dough shaped cross-bones, flavored with orange zest and topped with sugar, is often enjoyed on the holiday.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kourtney, described as a loyal friend and straight-A student who loved basketball, attended the Ewing Marion Kauffman School, a Kansas City charter school.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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Caesar was never sure his parents loved him.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Amid the busy start to school and continuing battles with the department, Rochelle relished quality time with her grandbabies.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Over his 37-year teaching and administrator career, mostly in Fort Worth schools, Serrano relished his 13 years at North Side High School as Camelot days.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Katya hadn’t liked his plan, Ryan said.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Like me — a reluctant movie guy who never liked racing, and now somehow has three racecars.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Savored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savored. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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