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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
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Our group ordered a variety of savory entrées and—at my insistence—all four desserts from the restaurant’s à la carte menu, the perfect sweet ending to an enchanting trip through picturesque Penticton.
—Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Raw, cured, seared and dry-aged fish arrive one after the other; a recent menu also included sea urchin, savory egg custard with snow crab and marbled tofu.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The savory, cheese-forward Hamburger Helper meal kit — introduced in 1971 — has attracted consumers for decades as a quick and easy way to prepare inexpensive ground beef.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Our group ordered a variety of savory entrées and—at my insistence—all four desserts from the restaurant’s à la carte menu, the perfect sweet ending to an enchanting trip through picturesque Penticton.
—Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
Some of the world’s largest makers of salty, savory and sweet treats have flagged weakness in their snack portfolio, Josephson said, adding that many of these companies had dramatically hiked their prices in recent years.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Raw, cured, seared and dry-aged fish arrive one after the other; a recent menu also included sea urchin, savory egg custard with snow crab and marbled tofu.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savory
Adjective
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As for the drinks, a modest wine list and cocktails like the Old Coast Fashioned (bourbon, demerara syrup, aromatic bitters, orange peel) are on the menu.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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The tiny black specks of vanilla pack a surprisingly aromatic punch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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But harness a touch of Scotland’s inimitable peat, and the Rob Roy really steps into its own, the vermouth offering sweetness to the scotch’s smoke, their interplay both delicious and unique.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Greet guests with a warm welcome, a house drink, and a few delicious appetizers.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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So, for me, the ending was incredibly satisfying and romantic.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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And while the turns their relationship take are heartbreaking, there is something infinitely more satisfying about watching a long-term couple hash out their problems in a series that is built on the joy of watching a new couple try to work things out.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Glancing around the standing-room-only party, filled with joyful hugs and happy chatter as guests drank spicy margaritas and nibbled on fries in paper cones printed with quotes from the book, a dazed Brown smiled.—
Hadley Meares,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Best said that raw purees of garlic, onion, and ginger are spicy and pungent.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Most cloches work best on small annuals, herbs, and low-growing veggies, and may not be large enough to cover tall plants like tomatoes.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Most healthcare providers recommend stopping all supplements (including vitamins, herbs, and homeopathic remedies) at least 10–14 days before your procedure.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There were black burlat cherries, plump apricots, a basket of fragrant strawberries.—
Danielle Postel-Vinay,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Your family or guests will enjoy the fragrant spices, nutty flavor and slightly chewy texture of the sweet treat, but the purple color, which is similar to that of blueberries, will be the real conversation starter.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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As a bonus, macroscopes can also be aesthetically pleasing and fun to experience.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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But there is some pleasing difference-splitting going on here, as sound goes.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The spicy Korean burger is for the more adventurous among us, but the piquant pickled slaw on top is super addictive.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 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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“Savory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savory. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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