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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
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
So, games like Friday night’s matchup in the District of Columbia, where the two countrymen meet head-to-head, are worth savoring.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Carl, who spent much of the day photographing bark and woodpeckers, was savoring his 12th night camping this season, a personal best.
—Devon O’Neil, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
History buffs can revel in Texas' past, while foodies can savor the delicious cultural flavors that reflect Brownsville's unique traditions.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Adults are invited to come to the Grand Social, relax in a private cabana or gather around a fire pit, savoring craft cocktails and seasonal bites.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
So, games like Friday night’s matchup in the District of Columbia, where the two countrymen meet head-to-head, are worth savoring.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Carl, who spent much of the day photographing bark and woodpeckers, was savoring his 12th night camping this season, a personal best.
—Devon O’Neil, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
History buffs can revel in Texas' past, while foodies can savor the delicious cultural flavors that reflect Brownsville's unique traditions.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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If the black isn’t to your taste, the slippers are also available in gray and brown.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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This can happen because of changes in hormones, taste, and sense of smell.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cooking fresh spinach for this dip is key to its deliciousness.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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If that’s any indication of the deliciousness of her recipes, who wouldn’t want to get a copy of her cookbook this very second?—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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October is National Arts n Humanities Month, a time normally reserved for celebrating the creative and intellectual currents that enrich our nation.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The albufera, for instance, starts with wing stock enriched with drumsticks, shallots, and button mushrooms, plus two bottles of Madeira reduced to a single glass with vinegar.—
Joel Hart,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The heavier personnel helps in the run game, where the NFL has also enjoyed a small renaissance over the last two seasons.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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White non-Hispanic voters lean toward Ciattarelli, 53 percent to 46 percent, while Sherrill enjoys a strong lead among nonwhite voters, 59 percent to 29 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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As Día de los Muertos approaches, Arizona grocery stores stock their bakery shelves with traditional pan dulce and sweet breads that help families honor loved ones with flavor and memory.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The business became known for its variety of authentic pierogi made from scratch — offering about 20 flavors ranging from traditional potato and cheese to sweet options like cherry and prune.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The research team revealed that the findings of the study offer new insights into enhancing the performance of electrochemical systems, including batteries, fuel cells, and sensors.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The production design impressively transforms a London soundstage into New Haven, the plot is fabulously convoluted, and Roberts is particularly compelling to watch, clearly relishing the opportunity to deliver a slippery performance.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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True, Zooey Deschanel might be better known for relishing 500 Days of Summer.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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