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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
Given their relatively little stage time together, the two savored the opportunity to admire each other’s performance.
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Carey Purcell, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
While awaiting their orbital departure earlier Thursday, the astronauts savored the views of Earth from tens of thousands of miles high.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 3 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
Barbados is a culinary destination to be savored, with cuisine ranging from the ubiquitous fish cutter sandwich to innovative and eco-driven tasting menus.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
It is supposed to be savored and enjoyed, not rushed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Celine Dion seemingly savored her Thanksgiving.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Carey Purcell, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
While awaiting their orbital departure earlier Thursday, the astronauts savored the views of Earth from tens of thousands of miles high.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 3 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
Barbados is a culinary destination to be savored, with cuisine ranging from the ubiquitous fish cutter sandwich to innovative and eco-driven tasting menus.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
It is supposed to be savored and enjoyed, not rushed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Celine Dion seemingly savored her Thanksgiving.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savored
Verb
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Hamilton described his version as landing somewhere between Senegalese and Ghanaian, cooked in a slurry of roasted red peppers, tomatoes and onions, delicately spiced and with a whisper of smoke.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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For example, avoid using one floral candle, one spiced simmer pot, and a citrus spray at the same time.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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King George enjoyed an afternoon with his two girls while at the Royal Lodge at Windsor in this sweet photo from 1946.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Brian had enjoyed being in control of the band.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These adorable shortbread cookies are flavored with lemon oil and get their bright yellow color from turmeric.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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According to the store, the cake is flavored with vanilla and almond, filled with a mixture of raspberry puree, orange zest, and fresh blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, and covered in Chantilly-mascarpone cream frosting.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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John Franklin-Myers, who loved talking, sacking and eating Uncrustables, left as a free agent to the Titans.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some loved the idea of adding a player of his caliber.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Schomburg relished such visits.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
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For years, Paul Williams and his wife, Lori, relished and renovated their dream home in Dudley, Georgia, a gleaming estate on a 2-acre lot.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jennifer Aniston, who was married to Theroux from 2015 to 2018, liked the post from her verified Instagram account.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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There have always been rumors about the British royal family, and even before the former prince Andrew was arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office, one of the rumors about him was that no one really liked him.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
19 Apr. 2026
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