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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
There’s nothing like that first rush of stardom, and Keem is rising to the occasion and savoring every minute of it.
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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
Venus and Jupiter align in nurturing Cancer on June 9, one of the sweeter transits of the year, bringing a collective focus on joy, intimacy, and the small moments worth savoring.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
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
Venus and Jupiter align in nurturing Cancer on June 9, one of the sweeter transits of the year, bringing a collective focus on joy, intimacy, and the small moments worth savoring.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 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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As a result, the crowd is a mix of everyone from brunching neighborhood residents and locals on staycations to international tourists and older couples enjoying the city for the weekend.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Sowah enjoying life in the Bay Mielah Sowah is a long way from her hometown of Brisbane, Australia.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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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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As for his own professional trajectory, Magnussen is relishing the chance to be at the top of the call sheet after playing a number of supporting roles in series like Boardwalk Empire, Black Mirror, Maniac and The Bold Type.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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Democrats were relishing the chance to put Republican senators on the record about the settlement fund for those who claim to have been politically prosecuted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 June 2026
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Organic mulch will decompose, enriching the soil in the process.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Different plant roots will encourage the growth of different soil bacteria, enriching the soil.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Meanwhile, this is a pleasant, fun-loving day.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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The character begins as a rock music-loving pothead who isn't too interested in what's going on with his family.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Savoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoring. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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