savoring

variants also savouring
present participle of savor

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of savoring This leaves plenty of funds to spend on exploring some of the city’s most eclectic neighborhoods, savoring the culinary scene, wandering through world-class museums, and shopping at chic boutiques and galleries. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026 For a moment, all that could wait, with Brady instead savoring the closing minutes of a 28-27 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 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 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
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
  • Enzo Maresca has brought more composure to their in-possession play, with City enjoying 69 per cent possession, an increase on the 53 per cent average from the final two league games of 2025-26.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • While neither of these experiences is essential to enjoying your stay, the additional charges do chip away at the all-inclusive promise.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 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
  • In his speech, Milei warned that the Sea Lion project could usher in a broader Falklands oil boom, enriching the islands with resources Argentina claims as its own and further entrenching Britain’s presence.
    Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Trump has suggested the agreement's terms would prevent Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Broadway-loving teens will fall madly in love with this 2001 musical classic about the infamous French nightclub, its star performer Satine, and her poem-writing love Christian—Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor in two of their best roles.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
  • That said, the evolution aspect of the formula is in its skin-loving ingredients like peptides, niacinamide, and microgreens for skin-smoothing and oil-balancing benefits.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Savoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoring. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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