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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
In the meantime, Ruff is savoring the final weeks of her high school career and her last go-round as a dual-sport competitor.
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
All visitors are encouraged to enjoy the experience slowly, savoring the glasses of wine and light bites that come with the experience.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
On this night, the engaging crowd around me included new parents savoring a rare evening out, and a mother and daughter duo celebrating a birthday over dinner.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
From massages that melt away tension and high-performance facial rituals that reveal radiant skin, to holistic therapies designed to renew every fiber of your being, the experience focuses on reconnecting with yourself and leisurely savoring the true art of self-care.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In astrology, Venus rules everything from our love life and personal value systems to our idea of pleasure, beauty and what makes life worth savoring.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
But now, garlic scapes are gaining in popularity as an ingredient worthy of the spotlight—and of selling and savoring.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
From a three-ingredient dinner to an unshakable dessert philosophy, Hathaway keeps delivering food content worth savoring.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Despite the stumble, Horan was clearly savoring every second.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
All visitors are encouraged to enjoy the experience slowly, savoring the glasses of wine and light bites that come with the experience.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
On this night, the engaging crowd around me included new parents savoring a rare evening out, and a mother and daughter duo celebrating a birthday over dinner.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
From massages that melt away tension and high-performance facial rituals that reveal radiant skin, to holistic therapies designed to renew every fiber of your being, the experience focuses on reconnecting with yourself and leisurely savoring the true art of self-care.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In astrology, Venus rules everything from our love life and personal value systems to our idea of pleasure, beauty and what makes life worth savoring.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
But now, garlic scapes are gaining in popularity as an ingredient worthy of the spotlight—and of selling and savoring.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
From a three-ingredient dinner to an unshakable dessert philosophy, Hathaway keeps delivering food content worth savoring.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Despite the stumble, Horan was clearly savoring every second.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 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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In other snaps Hough shared, she was seen wearing several different swimsuits while enjoying some fun under the sun.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Krejczyk and Gagen, meanwhile, are enjoying a season that started rough but has gotten better.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The plant’s formal applications gradually reduced to little more than a flavoring agent, featured famously in root beer alongside sarsaparilla, juniper, and vanilla.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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Storebought vindaloo curry paste pulls double duty here, flavoring both the meatballs and the creamy spinach sauce.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
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Wilson says that becoming a mom has shifted her perspective on life and has her relishing moments out on the pitch more than before.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Indulge in unlimited caviar, pampering butlers and bespoke suites, while relishing high-tech amenities and evenings that come alive in bars, lounges, and entertainment venues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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But the OpenAI president has been stuck for days doing exactly that, while testifying in a trial in which Elon Musk has alleged that OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission to instead focus on personally enriching leaders like Brockman and Sam Altman.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
5 May 2026
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Congress and elective office should not be a means to enriching oneself.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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But, even if Church’s propensity to recruit nature for heavy-handed symbolism can seem too much today, something about his work—some combination of thrilling ambition, tact tethered to empiricism, and loving tenderness—continues to magnetize our spectacle-jaded eyes.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There are some clever exchanges, deep confessions and fun-loving moments involving breakfast cereal and TV reruns.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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“Savoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoring. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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