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
Seaweed belongs in any dish that could use a touch more savoriness or brine—think a creamy pasta or a simple pesto.
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Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
The sauce gets the zest and juice of a whole lemon to brighten it all up, plus a spoonful of white miso melts in for a permeating savoriness.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Quinoa and chickpeas add heft to this vegetarian dish, pita chips add necessary crunch, and Kalamata olives bring pops of savoriness.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
The ridged texture and bold cheese-and-sour-cream seasoning bring crunch and tangy savoriness.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 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
The emulsified red salsa brings more savoriness and the habanero provides robust, fruity pinpricks.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 July 2024
Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
The sauce gets the zest and juice of a whole lemon to brighten it all up, plus a spoonful of white miso melts in for a permeating savoriness.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Quinoa and chickpeas add heft to this vegetarian dish, pita chips add necessary crunch, and Kalamata olives bring pops of savoriness.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
The ridged texture and bold cheese-and-sour-cream seasoning bring crunch and tangy savoriness.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 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
The emulsified red salsa brings more savoriness and the habanero provides robust, fruity pinpricks.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savoriness
deliciousness
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Some focus primarily on tasting all the deliciousness offered by local producers, growers, and restaurants; other food tours provide the opportunity to dive deeper into history and culture or even try your hand at cooking local cuisine.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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To the excitement of exactly those minds and all the minds that have yet to experience its deliciousness, Shake Shack has launched a new menu inspired by a dish that will be rather familiar and nostalgic to Southern home chefs.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Savoriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoriness. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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