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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
Shipments include six bottles total, two of each selection, so members have one to open now and one to cellar for savoring at a later date.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Chris Seibert, whose 10 seasons as coach included four straight sectional titles and the 2021 Class 4A state championship, has been savoring that win.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
After all, any chance to save a few dollars is one worth savoring.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Despite the grind of an NFL career, Jarrett is savoring life as a dad.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
Like Lohrei, Andersson played in his game Saturday, suggesting any prospective deal wasn’t that imminent, though the Flame, an upcoming unrestricted free agent, was seen savoring what might have been his last game at the Saddledome after his team’s win over the Islanders.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
To use the bestseller, distribute three pumps over the face and neck daily, post-cleansing, and start savoring its impressive effects after a couple of months of consistent application.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Pick one moment a day worth savoring.
—Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Chris Seibert, whose 10 seasons as coach included four straight sectional titles and the 2021 Class 4A state championship, has been savoring that win.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
After all, any chance to save a few dollars is one worth savoring.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Despite the grind of an NFL career, Jarrett is savoring life as a dad.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
Like Lohrei, Andersson played in his game Saturday, suggesting any prospective deal wasn’t that imminent, though the Flame, an upcoming unrestricted free agent, was seen savoring what might have been his last game at the Saddledome after his team’s win over the Islanders.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
To use the bestseller, distribute three pumps over the face and neck daily, post-cleansing, and start savoring its impressive effects after a couple of months of consistent application.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Pick one moment a day worth savoring.
—Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savoring
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The outfield was shrunk, spicing up all games.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Netflix is spicing up its documentary slate with a new film about the Red Hot Chili Peppers, set to premiere on March 20.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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As if three promotions in as many years weren’t enough for Wrexham, the north Wales club co-owned by Hollywood stars Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds are enjoying another memorable campaign.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ferreira dispensed with the usual pablum, about not focusing on results, taking it one day at a time, enjoying the journey and what have you.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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That moisture then dissolves the salt, creating a concentrated brine that's reabsorbed into the meat, flavoring it throughout.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Pour the hot water onto the ginseng root and add honey or whatever flavoring you’d like.—
PubSubHub User,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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While both are hoping to get their hands on a medal, Smith is just relishing the chance of competing at his very first Olympics after recovering from several serious injuries in recent seasons.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Evan Bates and Madison Chock are still happily married and are relishing all their accomplishments at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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With the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, other spices were added, enriching its flavor.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Before the June war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Slater is a virtuosic physical actor, and his evocation of the mime’s precision, silliness, and grace—the elastic faces, the acrobatic tumbles, the fingers that bloom into flowers, then wilt, then bloom again — is painstaking and loving in its observance.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Normally a fun-loving guy, his confidence obviously waned at the end of the ’25 season, and the Cubs need the old Imanaga to return in ’26.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Savoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoring. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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