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also savouring
1
as in enriching
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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2
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
With Venus entering Taurus on June 6, there's a groundedness in love and value that supports you in savoring instead of sprinting.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
No matter how this season plays out, though, West has been savoring every moment before his football career ends.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
For now, though, Jaonaay is savoring the moment his musical vision found its audience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Here, the culinary creative shares her favorite product picks for brewing, sipping, and savoring the perfect cup.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
By taking it one play at a time, one throw, one pitch, and savoring every one.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Sharon Stone is savoring the last days of summer.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Many students are already back in the classroom, and some are still savoring what’s left of summer while checking items off their shopping lists.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
That might mean savoring family dinners, laughter with grandchildren, or peaceful moments at home.
—Wes Kilgore, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
No matter how this season plays out, though, West has been savoring every moment before his football career ends.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
For now, though, Jaonaay is savoring the moment his musical vision found its audience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Here, the culinary creative shares her favorite product picks for brewing, sipping, and savoring the perfect cup.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
By taking it one play at a time, one throw, one pitch, and savoring every one.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Sharon Stone is savoring the last days of summer.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Many students are already back in the classroom, and some are still savoring what’s left of summer while checking items off their shopping lists.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
That might mean savoring family dinners, laughter with grandchildren, or peaceful moments at home.
—Wes Kilgore, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savoring
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Another slipper, this one with a skinny slingback strap, featured an intricate needlepoint design with red, yellow and blue enriching it — and more colorful needlepoints shoes came down the runway.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some theories propose a colossal asteroid impact redistributed the moon’s interior, while others suggest the moon once had a smaller sibling that merged unevenly, enriching the near side with heat-producing elements.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The epic-length adaptation of the seminal Mary Shelley novel premiered at Venice Film Festival before enjoying surprise screenings at Telluride Film Festival and another red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the photo, the twins could be seen enjoying vanilla ice cream cones at a carnival.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Matcha has higher concentrations of theanine and catechins, enhancing its brain-boosting potential.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition, with support from Michael Kors, WFP will be able to equip 30 schools with solar panels, upgraded kitchens and improved classrooms, enhancing the learning environments for more than 3,000 students.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis was relishing in his return to Minnesota, taunting the Gophers’ student section after his second touchdown pass on Saturday afternoon.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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Though the Rose Bowl was filled to the brim with A-listers that evening, everyone's attention, including DiCaprio's, was seemingly on McCartney, 83, who the actor said, in an interview with NME, was relishing in the praise both the band and the crowd were giving him.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Seeds are used in making artificial maple syrup and in flavoring certain beverages and tobaccos.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Accessories are getting bolder and spicing up looks.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Pickup and Good Fortune Keke Palmer is spicing things up.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Savoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoring. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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