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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
Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
But hiking in Europe has taught me how to dial it back, embrace the local hospitality, and savor the views.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
Published on June 11, 2025 More people than ever are savoring the flavorful smoke of premium cigars.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
What Sartre was articulating—a life of enjoyment, of savoring those evening meals and the theater and mornings spent lost in thought—can be hard to come by in our world.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 11 June 2025
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Verb
Candlelight, on the other hand, diffuses warmth and intimacy, encouraging guests to slow down, savor the moment, and truly connect.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
But hiking in Europe has taught me how to dial it back, embrace the local hospitality, and savor the views.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
Published on June 11, 2025 More people than ever are savoring the flavorful smoke of premium cigars.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
What Sartre was articulating—a life of enjoyment, of savoring those evening meals and the theater and mornings spent lost in thought—can be hard to come by in our world.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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The variant has similar symptoms to other strains, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or a runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Smell and taste: If the peanut butter has an off taste or smell, discard.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Verb
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In the lower layers of the mountain, similar veins were plentiful, and one was even enriched with clays.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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The crypto industry backed Trump in 2024 — becoming the biggest corporate spender of the election cycle — and the president’s family has been substantially enriched by their new crypto plays, including collectible meme coins and the crypto exchange World Liberty Financial.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
Verb
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There was no seating plan or order of the day—guests were free to enjoy the event at their own pace.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Not fun for the rest of us just trying to enjoy the game.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Over-marinating can also overpower the natural flavor of the meat.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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For fans of a crispy-but-mild Sauvignon Blanc, Liquid Light ($15) brings Washington State to the table with naturally lower sugar levels that lead to lower calories but not a flat, boring flavor.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Thoughtful packaging enhances brand perception, encourages repeat purchases and boosts word-of-mouth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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These gothic elements enhance the book’s central preoccupations of trust, fidelity, and the difficulty of fully knowing another person—or oneself.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Verb
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But Santi, whose now-estranged dad used to push him too hard on the golf course, doesn’t exactly relish the prospect of having a new father figure to satisfy.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Neither tactic worked there, but Kyrgios clearly relishes having overcome Stefanos Tsitsipas in a feisty encounter during his 2022 Wimbledon campaign.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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