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also savouring
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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
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.
—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
Paris is one of those places people dream of visiting their whole lives, strolling along the Seine River, snacking on sumptuous pastries, and savoring the joie de vivre.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 May 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
So the two spend a warm, wistful stretch in Paris, wandering museums and savoring each other’s company.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Parents sipping hot chocolate and savoring their still-full nests and all of this taking place in America’s newest state-of-the-art football stadium.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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
Paris is one of those places people dream of visiting their whole lives, strolling along the Seine River, snacking on sumptuous pastries, and savoring the joie de vivre.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 May 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
So the two spend a warm, wistful stretch in Paris, wandering museums and savoring each other’s company.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Parents sipping hot chocolate and savoring their still-full nests and all of this taking place in America’s newest state-of-the-art football stadium.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 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.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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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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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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That means players, staff and coaches are off to parts unknown enjoying their summer break.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Ketchup is also a key ingredient for topping our meatloaf and flavoring our baked beans.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Young leaves are edible while older leaves are used for flavoring soups, stews, and meats, but are removed before serving.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Back to the present day, and Greifender is relishing what’s to come.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Sitting a few rows from the stage during the trio’s set, Jeane Capelli Pen and her adult daughter Gabriella Pen were relishing their chance to hear the blues played live as a bonus of Jeane’s business trip to Chicago from their home in São Paulo, Brazil.—
Kevin McKeough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The fragrance also has enriching notes of fruity lychee and Sicilian grapefruit.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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The IPOs, in addition to enriching early investors, will infuse fresh cash into the companies.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Kind structure lets your intuition guide practical, loving choices with grace.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Last year, the husband-and-wife duo marked their 28th anniversary with loving messages.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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“Savoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoring. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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