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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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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
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Every victory has been savored, as the team has been reduced to eight players in each of the last seven games.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
For now, Sweeney intends to savor the outcome of the Play Store case set to the soundtrack of a classic tune by the Rolling Stones.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Get ready to savor the experience of watching them on network TV — after the 100th ceremony, the show will be moving to YouTube.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
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Verb
This was a tie to truly savour, even allowing for how Wrexham’s first taste of VAR turned into a crash course in what a fun-sponge this celebration-killing system has become in the English game’s top division.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Every victory has been savored, as the team has been reduced to eight players in each of the last seven games.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
For now, Sweeney intends to savor the outcome of the Play Store case set to the soundtrack of a classic tune by the Rolling Stones.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Get ready to savor the experience of watching them on network TV — after the 100th ceremony, the show will be moving to YouTube.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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Your taste in nature can be as specific and particular as your coffee order.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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That just gives you a taste of his mentality.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sesame + ginger in a salad dressing promises the kind of Asian deliciousness that is literally craveable.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sheer deliciousness is eternally relevant.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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They’re flavored with Earl Grey tea and white chocolate, which gives the treats a creamy dairy flavor.—
Restaurant Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Your family will rave about the rich gravy, flavored with stout, balsamic vinegar, and a couple of tablespoons of instant dark-roast coffee.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sara also enjoys photographing sports.—
Sara Diggins,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
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No one enjoys wearing stiff denim—especially not when you’re wedged into a middle seat at 35,000 feet or navigating cobblestone streets for hours on end.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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And now to spice up her life a little bit, grandma!—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The 42-year-old’s rollercoaster PGA Tour career bottomed out at the end, but featured two high points at Bay Hill that Every still relishes.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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On his Instagram page, Simonds appears to relish in playing up an overly-confident wrestler.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Squishmallow Gelli Gels My daughters love Squishmallows, and these Gelli Gels combine all the fun of slime, with none of the mess.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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Anthony and Frankie said lowriders are a symbol of a lot of cultures in Southern California who love honoring the creativity and pride behind each of their cars.—
Monica Garske,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rahman is a security software engineer and likes to study disinformation patterns.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Eleanor’s view Trump has never liked a loser.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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