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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
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Enjoy an assortment of sweets, scones, savories, and petit fours alongside seasonal Churchill’s Tea selections and live holiday music.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Gluten-free pastries, hearty frittatas, and savory sandwiches will help fuel your day.
—AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
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Adjective
The first course is a traditional croissant, just a few minutes out of the oven, then on to a savory, with menus rotating seasonally.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Enjoy an assortment of sweets, scones, savories, and petit fours alongside seasonal Churchill’s Tea selections and live holiday music.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024
Noun
The savory menu is just as good: Aloha diner food at the top end of the quality scale.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Gluten-free pastries, hearty frittatas, and savory sandwiches will help fuel your day.
—AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savory
Adjective
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The wine is expressive and aromatic on the nose, featuring aromas of black cherry, rose petal, and baking spice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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With gray-green foliage and aromatic blooms that cover plants on and off from early summer to fall, catmint makes a perfect filler for any style of garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Roasting them low and slow in a preheated oven, or cooking them slowly in a slow cooker, smoker, or sous vide before finishing on the grill or under the broiler, can all yield tender, delicious results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Coupled with a healthy diet and lifestyle, these delicious drinks can keep your gut happy, balanced, and thriving.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Want to make your smoothies more satisfying and nutritious?—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 June 2025
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There’s a satisfying constriction in these which feels immersive to me as a reader, and as a writer affords the space to fixate on minutia that might not be appropriate in something more expansive.—
Jane Ciabattari
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool across seven days from the end of November looks particularly spicy.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The health benefits of spicy food could not have been further from my mind.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
17 June 2025
Noun
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The calypso music shouted now from an imitation rock in the herb garden.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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These postnatal vitamins contain vitamins and herbs, such as fenugreek and brewer’s yeast, that help promote lactation.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The wine is a pale yellow, featuring a fragrant nose of pear, white peach, and mountain herbs.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Tarragon adds a fragrant note and a bit of complexity to an otherwise fairly straightforward dish.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Prioritize window placement early by considering exterior style, symmetry, and scale to ensure the facade feels balanced and visually pleasing.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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The Google Photos web interface is clean, minimalist, and pleasing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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My favorite dish here was a piquant ceviche served with tortilla chips.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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And to think, this pitiless conquistador came to North America as a humble kitchen herb, deliberately imported by European settlers for its piquant flavor.—
Zoë Lescaze,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Savory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savory. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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