as in deliciousness
the quality of being delicious
the savoriness of freshly baked bread simply cannot be overrated
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Recent Examples of savoriness
Briny notes—think olives, capers, and anchovies—bring depth, while umami-rich ingredients like mushrooms, aged cheeses, miso, and soy sauce add a satisfying savoriness that lingers.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
The Italian cheese is packed with nutty, sharp flavor that adds a savoriness to a wide range of recipes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Senior cooking editor Joe Sevier was pleased with the beans’ distinct savoriness, a quality not shared by other samples.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
The Italian cheese is packed with nutty, sharp flavor that adds a savoriness to a wide range of recipes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Senior cooking editor Joe Sevier was pleased with the beans’ distinct savoriness, a quality not shared by other samples.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savoriness
deliciousness
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Sheer deliciousness is eternally relevant.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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There’s a certain deliciousness to Amazon and Saks Global fighting it out over a brick-and-mortar store when the retailer, in a bid to become more like Amazon, doubled down on e-commerce.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Savoriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoriness. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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