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also savour
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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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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
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
In its earliest days, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail was a multi-prong attraction that visitors could complete in a long weekend, but as bourbon culture has grown, KDA has encouraged guests to savor their time in the commonwealth.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Fans should savour the glamour of intercontinental trips, however, as, barring a minor miracle, Spurs’ fixture list will be significantly less glitzy next term.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Despite the grind of an NFL career, Jarrett is savoring life as a dad.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
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Verb
These recipes are perfect for slowing down and taking the time to savor all the joys of cooking, and this list includes recipes that are especially fragrant, comforting, and memorable.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
In its earliest days, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail was a multi-prong attraction that visitors could complete in a long weekend, but as bourbon culture has grown, KDA has encouraged guests to savor their time in the commonwealth.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Fans should savour the glamour of intercontinental trips, however, as, barring a minor miracle, Spurs’ fixture list will be significantly less glitzy next term.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Despite the grind of an NFL career, Jarrett is savoring life as a dad.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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As one Texas insider explained to me, Cornyn is the national candidate who isn’t exactly loved at home, while Paxton draws adoration from partisans at home who may show up to send a message that what’s happening in Washington is not to their tastes.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Consumers have shifted their tastes and preferences for buying luxury brands amid the rise of digital shopping and fashion houses opening their own retail spots.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sheer deliciousness is eternally relevant.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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There’s a certain deliciousness to Amazon and Saks Global fighting it out over a brick-and-mortar store when the retailer, in a bid to become more like Amazon, doubled down on e-commerce.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Use dry onion soup mix to flavor the ground beef in this simple soup.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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The shop sells lattes flavored with lavender, vanilla and pandan; smoothies like a mangonada and mixed berries; matchas; and a full food menu with bagels, sandwiches and toast.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ready to enjoy softer strands and skip the greasy feeling?—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
6 Feb. 2026
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This selection of quick and easy appetizers will have you out of the kitchen in no time, and enjoying the fun with your friends and family.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This winter, bartenders at every Dante address (from the original on Macdougal Street, to its residency in Claridge’s in London) are slinging the Cranberry Spritz, which combines cranberry juice and Perrier-Jouët champagne with a housemade cranberry syrup spiced with cardamom and vanilla.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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Looking to spice up a boring beige mani?—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Dolphins - at this point - do not relish the idea of taking the big cap hit that would come with releasing him.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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An environment addled by politics isn’t one most CEOs relish, Griffin, 57, told the Wall Street Journal’s Invest Live conference yesterday.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Your sweetheart might love plants but not necessarily a fan of cut flowers.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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Among the celebrities who loved the post were award-winning singers Yolanda Adams and Melba Moore, actress Sharon Lawrence, celebrated dance choreographer Jamal Callender, and Access Hollywood co-host Scott Evans.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Feltner likes the direction the Rockies are headed under a new front office and pitching staff as camp opens.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota goodbye College hockey coaches generally don’t like to see their players leave school early for the professional ranks.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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