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
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.
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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 fungus gives the sweet treat a layer of sneaky umami, the savoriness of the mushrooms mixed with its uncanny maple syrup flavor.
—Associate Restaurant Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 June 2022
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 fungus gives the sweet treat a layer of sneaky umami, the savoriness of the mushrooms mixed with its uncanny maple syrup flavor.
—Associate Restaurant Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savoriness
deliciousness
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Sesame + ginger in a salad dressing promises the kind of Asian deliciousness that is literally craveable.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sheer deliciousness is eternally relevant.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Savoriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoriness. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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