savoring

variants also savouring
present participle of savor

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of savoring Experiencing water passively, as when savoring a lake or ocean view or hearing the sounds of waves, can also spur calm and help regulate stress response. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Whatever the reason, there’s a lot of value in fast-drying clothes, like preventing mold or mildew from the wash cycle, enjoying soft and wrinkle-free pieces, or simply savoring the smell of fresh, warm clothes. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 Without question, it will be missed by shoppers who enjoyed browsing stores while savoring ice cream. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026 Summer has reached its half-way point, and Hailey Bieber is savoring every moment. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 July 2026 Besides those two under-the-radar ingredients, two steps—dropping the pan on the rack mid-way through the baking process and chilling the brownies before slicing and savoring them—make these brownies supremely dense and decadent. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026 Here are a few standouts for savoring the ideal summer scoop. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 After six years spent with this slowly forming family, emphasizing the luck and effort and energy required to get here, there’s no reason to manufacture extra drama now; not when the little moments mean so much and savoring them feels so gratifying. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 July 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savoring
Verb
  • 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, 4 July 2026
  • And some Germany supporters are on board with spicing things up.
    Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • While they’ve been spotted enjoying glitzy dinners and events in historic villas with friends in Saint-Tropez and Capri, really, the Clooneys have spent most of the summer at their home on Lake Como.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Meg Nazworth came to eat at Kafi BBQ after having Halal barbecue last year and enjoying various Middle Eastern and African cuisines.
    Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Fragrant, flavorful thyme is a staple in the kitchen for everything from roasting chicken to flavoring sauces and salad dressings.
    Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, consider using little to no salt and sugar when flavoring roasted walnuts, as these ingredients can drive up inflammation when consumed in excess.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • But at a time when other actors might be trying to desperately avoid being typecast, Innanen seems to be relishing being the internet’s cutie of the moment.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Trump in his second term has increasingly seemed to focus on relishing the presidency’s ceremonial aspects.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Trump has suggested the agreement's terms would prevent Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Spencer Pratt, the former Republican candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, also reprimanded Khanna for pushing the statewide wealth tax while enriching himself.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • And while some fans are loving the lyrics and what is a catchy beat, others have been less kind, telling Duplantis to stick to pole vaulting.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Savoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoring. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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