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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 savors
The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Reid seemingly savors the shot to show off his handle.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
Thompson, meanwhile, savors every contemptuous glare and hateful retort Anna regularly supplies.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
In the final episode, Swift savors the final three shows in Vancouver and counts down to closing the book on yet another era of her life with her family and crew.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2025
Murphy’s Monster co-creator Ian Brennan, who writes all eight episodes, clearly savors taking kernels of truth and turning them into batches of popcorn this season.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Humor savors an infirmity — a foible, a failing, a venality, a flaw.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Recorded, deconstructed, reassembled, and refined over two years, History of Silence is a humble comeback that savors every second.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 Sep. 2025
Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Reid seemingly savors the shot to show off his handle.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
Thompson, meanwhile, savors every contemptuous glare and hateful retort Anna regularly supplies.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
In the final episode, Swift savors the final three shows in Vancouver and counts down to closing the book on yet another era of her life with her family and crew.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2025
Murphy’s Monster co-creator Ian Brennan, who writes all eight episodes, clearly savors taking kernels of truth and turning them into batches of popcorn this season.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Humor savors an infirmity — a foible, a failing, a venality, a flaw.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Recorded, deconstructed, reassembled, and refined over two years, History of Silence is a humble comeback that savors every second.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savors
Verb
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Filled with vegetables, greens, and spices this one-pot pasta is a vegetarian dream.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Shumer enjoys having a physical representation of his AI personal assistant in his home.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The pope has ruled out the idea—asserted repeatedly by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—that America’s campaign in Iran enjoys divine favor.—
Francis X. Rocca,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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While your expressive nature loves the spotlight, group work is currently the ideal way to showcase your skills without accidentally bragging.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ronnie Doucette loves feeding his Billerica community, running What the Fork food truck and restaurant with his wife and their six kids.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mulching lawn clippings enriches soil with nutrients and boosts carbon sequestration.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Sitting at the cultural crossroads of Europe and North Africa has left the island with Greek, Byzantine, Arab, and Norman influences, among others—a mix that only enriches the local food, language, and architecture.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2026
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The actor relishes all aspects of Dahl’s childishness, and the humanity within the beast emerges in small moments.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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So a sombre start to a game but nothing relishes the present tense more than football and after a nervous opening five minutes, in which Bolton squander a one-on-one, smartly stopped by Wycombe goalkeeper Will Norris, the visitors take control of the game.—
Duncan Alexander,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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That screams change of scenery, but DeGourville, like his childhood buddy Compton, likes Montezuma Mesa and may push to stay.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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In another episode, Meghan reveals that Archie is a budding fisherman, having caught two trout on a family vacation, and that Lili likes to join her in making preserves.—
GMA Team,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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