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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
The views of the harbor from this cozy and colorful local haunt, particularly at sunset, make the experience one worth savoring.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
To use the bestseller, distribute three pumps over the face and neck daily, post-cleansing, and start savoring its impressive effects after a couple of months of consistent application.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Pick one moment a day worth savoring.
—Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
Polished businesspeople and construction workers spend their lunch breaks side by side in the small dining room, savoring the mouthwatering smell of carne asada grilling over charcoal.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Still, nostalgic home cooks are keeping the classics alive, recreating and sharing their takes and savoring the memories that come with them.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The strangeness is the point, and the strangeness is worth savoring.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
The Astronaut Center of China (ACC) shared footage of the astronauts preparing New Orleans–style chicken wings and black pepper steak, and savoring the sizzling results.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
To use the bestseller, distribute three pumps over the face and neck daily, post-cleansing, and start savoring its impressive effects after a couple of months of consistent application.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Pick one moment a day worth savoring.
—Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
Polished businesspeople and construction workers spend their lunch breaks side by side in the small dining room, savoring the mouthwatering smell of carne asada grilling over charcoal.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Still, nostalgic home cooks are keeping the classics alive, recreating and sharing their takes and savoring the memories that come with them.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The strangeness is the point, and the strangeness is worth savoring.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
The Astronaut Center of China (ACC) shared footage of the astronauts preparing New Orleans–style chicken wings and black pepper steak, and savoring the sizzling results.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savoring
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Chef Merito’s Limited Edition Seasoning Bottles Chef Merito is spicing up Día de los Muertos celebrations this year with the launch of their new limited edition Carne and Pollo seasoning bottles, a festive twist on the brand’s beloved blends that bring authentic flavor to every family meal.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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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,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several men have since recalled enjoying Short’s company, taking her on dates, and offering her gifts.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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My family member loves their coffee, often enjoying it well into the afternoon.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2026
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In kitchen and herb gardens, common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) works double-duty as a flavoring agent and lovely ground cover.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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These picks are perfect for flavoring your food or mixing up some homegrown tea; each of the eight herbs in this colonial collection was used in everything from cooking to medicine.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Dec. 2025
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But after more than two decades relishing his role as the gleeful contrarian, the persona has now become more true character than occasional outlandish caricature.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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For now, nothing wrong with relishing those first-quarter moments when Jaime strikes to the scorers’ table.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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In honor of a quarter-century of empowering students, enriching the community and advancing academic excellence, Santiago Canyon College hosted its 25th Anniversary Gala in November, an event that raised a net $124,000 in support of the Santiago Canyon College Foundation.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the order claims, these companies have bought back billions in stock, enriching both shareholders and executives.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots are loving an analogy that head coach Mike Vrabel first brought to the table before Thanksgiving.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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The loving chaos wrought by Christine Ebersole and Ciarán Hinds as Alex’s parents in their family home further adds to the subversion of the film, upending expectations of film parents whose son is going through a life-changing event.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Savoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoring. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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