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also savoury
1
as in aromatic
having a pleasant smell
cedar is one of the most savory of all woods
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2
as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a savory beef stew that really hit the spot
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3
as in satisfying
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
having to fire someone was not a task that the manager found at all savory
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4
as in spicy
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a savory new book on a subject that seemingly had been done to death
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Recent Examples of savory
Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But adding savory-tasting dyes to treats like cakes or candies often requires masking their flavors with sweeteners or other new ingredients.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Traditionally, feteer can be savory with something in it or it can be served for breakfast with powdered sugar, butter, sometimes jam.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The sandwiches are named with references to art, such as the Van Gogh made with roast beef, fresh dill, Havarti cheese, sprouts and deli mustard on pumpernickel bread; or the hot Picasso made with savory meatballs, provolone cheese and Mama Cosenza’s original Italian sauce on an 8-inch baguette.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But adding savory-tasting dyes to treats like cakes or candies often requires masking their flavors with sweeteners or other new ingredients.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Olive oil not only complements savory toppings, Fenn said, but adds healthy fats that boost fullness, support heart health and even benefit the brain.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Traditionally, feteer can be savory with something in it or it can be served for breakfast with powdered sugar, butter, sometimes jam.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savory
Adjective
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Tuk-tuk’s and aromatic spices are abundant with a massive bazaar that’s worth stocking up at before boarding the plane back home.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ginger Tea Ginger root is a common spice and food ingredient with a peppery, aromatic flavor.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Bitter Mai is also, improbably, absolutely delicious.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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Stanway plays in Kelly on the left wing, who delivers a delicious ball for Russo to head home.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the course of his 50-plus-year writing career, there's been a good bit of debate over Stephen King's ability to deliver a satisfying ending.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Just as essential and satisfying.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For a little bit of spicy kick, make the pimiento cheese with pepper Jack instead of Cheddar.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The star, of course, is ginger root oil—its warm, spicy aroma is blended with cardamom, clove, and coriander, plus a hit of citrus oils (lime, orange, bergamot, grapefruit) and eucalyptus for an energizing, feel-good scent.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Chef Enrico Crippa’s dishes are celebrations of the rolling hills of the Piedmont region and his love for herbs, flowers, and vegetables.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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Also on the menu will be a Transylvanian goulash, a hearty stew-like dish with peppers and herbs.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Paneled in fragrant Japanese wood, the city’s largest hotel spa provides a stunning view of downtown’s glittering skyline.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The base is a soft, buttery banana bread made with real bananas for a natural, fragrant flavor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Material to be covered includes choosing the right camera, choosing compatible accessories and techniques to produce pleasing night sky photographs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among the many pleasing on-screen personalities who join Levy en route are Rahul Dravid, former Indian cricketer famed as one of the greatest batsmen in the game’s history, and Eric Nam, an American singer, songwriter and actor based in South Korea.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The tequila daisy cocktail, served in a clay cantarito cup smudged with sumac salt, is piquant with ancho verde, mellowed with summer strawberry.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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His piquant style of writing in the unfinished tell-all feels like dropping into a gossip circle in the most glamorous (and cutting) powder room on the planet.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Savory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savory. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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