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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
Spend your weekend by the waves, savoring fresh seafood and exploring the area’s wildlife sanctuaries.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
On the topic of breakfast, give yourself the gift of actually savoring yours.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 9 Mar. 2026
Contreras’ teammates spent the day savoring the country’s first appearance in the World Baseball Classic since 2013.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Be sure to make a reservation or risk missing out on savoring conch fritters and the signature pulled pork burger.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
And no one is begrudging McAvoy and Swayman’s savoring the victory.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
At a picnic fundraiser in Orlando, his wife Iryna grabs his arms and wildly twirls around his wheelchair, savoring life.
—Carol Guzy, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
Shipments include six bottles total, two of each selection, so members have one to open now and one to cellar for savoring at a later date.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Chris Seibert, whose 10 seasons as coach included four straight sectional titles and the 2021 Class 4A state championship, has been savoring that win.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
On the topic of breakfast, give yourself the gift of actually savoring yours.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 9 Mar. 2026
Contreras’ teammates spent the day savoring the country’s first appearance in the World Baseball Classic since 2013.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Be sure to make a reservation or risk missing out on savoring conch fritters and the signature pulled pork burger.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
And no one is begrudging McAvoy and Swayman’s savoring the victory.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
At a picnic fundraiser in Orlando, his wife Iryna grabs his arms and wildly twirls around his wheelchair, savoring life.
—Carol Guzy, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
Shipments include six bottles total, two of each selection, so members have one to open now and one to cellar for savoring at a later date.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Chris Seibert, whose 10 seasons as coach included four straight sectional titles and the 2021 Class 4A state championship, has been savoring that win.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savoring
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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.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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The outfield was shrunk, spicing up all games.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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A day later, both sides were outside during breaks enjoying an unseasonably warm mid-March day in Manhattan.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Grab coffee at Café Lyria in Noho, take a cycling class at AARMY, stop by Baya Bar for a smoothie, spot your favorite TikToker while enjoying a plate of fries at Fanelli Café in Soho, then see the sunset in Washington Square Park, where people watching is a favorite pastime.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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A lot of people incorrectly think terpenes are just flavoring agents or the latest marketing gimmick.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2026
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Cumin is also one of the main ingredients in chili powder, which is essential to flavoring Southern favorites like chili, barbecue sauce, baked beans, and more.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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And Marlins players taking part are relishing the chance to represent their countries.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Still, Republicans were relishing the opportunity to scrutinize the former Democratic president under oath.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Enrichment For starters, enriching uranium isn’t simple, says former Los Alamos National Laboratory chemist Cheryl Rofer.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 Mar. 2026
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The deal was designed to prevent Iran from enriching large amounts of uranium until at least 2031.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
8 Mar. 2026
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Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Savoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoring. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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