savoring

variants also savouring
present participle of savor

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of savoring Today, John Moffitt is running a growing, successful business, raising a young daughter, savoring the good days when things run smoothly, working through the days when the wireless gives out, or ingredients run out before the customers do. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 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
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
  • Three gunmen barged into a small house in an impoverished neighborhood in South Africa and opened fire on a group enjoying a party inside, killing at least 11 people including a pregnant woman, police and local authorities said Wednesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Another shot showed Meghan, McKee Zajfen and Meghan’s longtime friend Marcus Anderson enjoying a game of mahjong and glasses of wine in the backyard.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 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
  • Maeve wakes up unhinged, manipulating her not-grandson Eddie (Anson Boon) and relishing a gunfight that leaves a hole in her husband’s chest like a typical partner might celebrate a birthday party.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The pair never had children, with Parton instead relishing her role as aunt and godmother to her siblings’ and friends’ children.
    — Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Travelers who prize good food, soul-enriching activities, and thriving arts scenes will discover a destination that perfectly balances culture, flavor, and adventure.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • New this year is Queer Family, dedicated to kids and their families, with a focus on culturally enriching independent films that explore themes of inclusion and identity.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For over a week now, my editor and I have been incensed about the Dodgers — and not in a fun, baseball-loving way.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • People are loving his new addition to the Resident Evil film canon.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Savoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoring. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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