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also savouring
1
as in spicing
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored
cuisine that has been generously savored with southern India's rich array of spices
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as in enjoying
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 savoring
In the spirit of savoring a slower lifestyle this summer, Michaels has given its custom printing and framing services a serious upgrade.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
Carmy vowed to get the restaurant out of debt before savoring some soul-searching and crafting a new recipe for success.
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Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Director Spike Lee, perhaps the team’s most iconic fan, was on a float with Brunson, savoring the moment.
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Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Robinson is savoring this World Cup.
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Russell Lewis,
NPR,
12 June 2026
There’s nothing like that first rush of stardom, and Keem is rising to the occasion and savoring every minute of it.
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Rob Kenner,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
Shutting down a money-making fund, savoring life Spier began to reprioritize his life.
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Brad Quick,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
This was the sound of savoring something that seemingly no one wanted to end.
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Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Activities such as visiting the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, enjoying fresh seafood, boating, shopping, and savoring fabulous ice cream await.
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Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
Carmy vowed to get the restaurant out of debt before savoring some soul-searching and crafting a new recipe for success.
—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Director Spike Lee, perhaps the team’s most iconic fan, was on a float with Brunson, savoring the moment.
—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Robinson is savoring this World Cup.
—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
12 June 2026
There’s nothing like that first rush of stardom, and Keem is rising to the occasion and savoring every minute of it.
—
Rob Kenner,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
Shutting down a money-making fund, savoring life Spier began to reprioritize his life.
—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
This was the sound of savoring something that seemingly no one wanted to end.
—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Activities such as visiting the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, enjoying fresh seafood, boating, shopping, and savoring fabulous ice cream await.
—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savoring
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His unexpected strength in his sophomore season of Formula 1 is spicing up the intra-team battle.
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Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.
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The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
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Always like seeing the boys happy and enjoying the moment — nothing can match that.
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Ketchup is also a key ingredient for topping our meatloaf and flavoring our baked beans.
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Young leaves are edible while older leaves are used for flavoring soups, stews, and meats, but are removed before serving.
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As the picture rolls along, Garcia shows a more assertive side, relishing her character’s emergence from her shell.
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Tourism in Albania has seen a sharp increase in recent years, with people relishing the nation’s vast, undeveloped coastline.
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Republicans are enriching themselves while making your life more expensive.
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Those experiences make my work rewarding and enriching every year.
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The Tartan Army, Scotland’s band of fun-loving supporters, took over Boston for the past 10 days and migrated to South Florida this weekend.
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Not to the American fan who calls it soccer, waves the flag and doesn't apologize for loving his country.
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“Savoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoring. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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