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
  • The general trivia and straight clues are also tough, and there’s a good amount of novelty, including 11 debut entries, a few oddballs among them, and one utterly brutal misdirect that significantly spiced up my solving experience.
    — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The resulting meatballs were moist, herby, spiced, seasoned, spicy and just a joy to eat.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Areas away from Chesapeake Bay have enjoyed abundant sunshine Thursday with a refreshing breeze and highs around 70°.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • His youthful face belies his ability to play in one of the most demanding positions on the field, defensive midfield, a spot usually reserved for senior professionals who’ve enjoyed decades of experience.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • It’s made with a creamy cheese sauce that’s flavored with onions.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — steamed under a pastry crust and flavored with seasonings blended in India by Adi’s mother.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Here’s your insider rundown on what the inspectors loved at Charlotte’s newest spots in the Michelin Guide — and how to actually get in the door.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But Seville must not only be loved, it also must be protected from the onslaught of mass tourism.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 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
  • Terry Kay liked to tell the story of how he was coerced into writing his first novel by Pat Conroy, who told his literary agent Kay had written a brilliant manuscript.
    — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • And while the bye comes a bit earlier than many would’ve liked, the Dolphins are 0-5.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Savored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savored. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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