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also savour
1
as in taste
the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste
a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor
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2
as in deliciousness
the quality of being delicious
the wonderful savor of Mom's apple pie
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also savour
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as in to enjoy
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 savor
Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
That means living in the moment and taking time to savor life around us.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Sympathetic, apparently, to Geralt’s quest to save Ciri, Regis decides to join the gang on the road — though a closing shot of Regis privately savoring the scent of Geralt’s blood on a cloth raises some troubling questions for the show to answer down the road.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
One by one, patrons wander in — some linger over cocktails, others savor plates of Caribbean comfort food.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Verb
For lunch, savor the cuisines in this diverse metropolis.
—Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
That means living in the moment and taking time to savor life around us.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Sympathetic, apparently, to Geralt’s quest to save Ciri, Regis decides to join the gang on the road — though a closing shot of Regis privately savoring the scent of Geralt’s blood on a cloth raises some troubling questions for the show to answer down the road.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
One by one, patrons wander in — some linger over cocktails, others savor plates of Caribbean comfort food.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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Younger consumers are, as Veblen might put it, performing taste with efficiency.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bitter taste receptors inside cancer cells have been found to be activated in the presence of anti-cancer drugs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The deliciousness of her cooking, but also the storytelling.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
26 Oct. 2025
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Cooking fresh spinach for this dip is key to its deliciousness.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cake is Darjeeling tea–flavored, which is the Champagne of teas, just like Budweiser is the Champagne of beers and Lemon Spindrift is the Champagne of seltzers.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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The cherry-flavored, spicy soda was given a quirky name to compete with the doctor.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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If this group of hardened degenerates was able to enjoy the action at this level, who, exactly, are the spiritual victims of sports betting?—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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This is evident in their signature programs, such as those that recognize excellence among teachers, coaches, and healthcare workers, as well as initiatives that bring the community together to enjoy great local restaurants on the firm’s tab.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Use everyone's favorite hot sauce to spice up your chicken noodle soup.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Chef Merito’s Limited Edition Seasoning Bottles Chef Merito is spicing up Día de los Muertos celebrations this year with the launch of their new limited edition Carne and Pollo seasoning bottles, a festive twist on the brand’s beloved blends that bring authentic flavor to every family meal.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Veronica Swift relishes the challenge.—
Helena Alonso Paisley,
Miami Herald,
4 Nov. 2025
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After some time, Hamlin emerged from his car and was greeted by his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates, relishing the fact his sixth attempt at a title wasted away despite leading 208 of the 319 laps after starting on the pole.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Musical theater loves a go-getter, and halfhearted irony just can’t stand up to this much zazz.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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And petite travelers like myself will love that these are no-hemming-required, thanks to their 7/8 length that ends in a cheeky kick flare right below the calf.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And when diners nearby half-turned their heads to check if the foreigner liked it, Chen saw my expression of delight.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Did all the Luki members immediately like the idea of a film about or what was their reaction?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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