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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
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Kentucky second-year coach Kenny Brooks wants to savor this win first before turning his attention to the Longhorns.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
De la Torre recommends taking burritos to-go on a hike, to the park or to savor at home.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Baked into our calendar and customs are endless mechanisms for marking time, for savoring, for taking stock, for starting fresh.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
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Verb
These days, his legacy permeates the vibes here, encouraging locals and visitors to savor Sifnos’s flavors, from revithia (chickpea stew cooked overnight in a traditional clay pot) to manoura, a local cheese aged in wine lees.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Kentucky second-year coach Kenny Brooks wants to savor this win first before turning his attention to the Longhorns.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
De la Torre recommends taking burritos to-go on a hike, to the park or to savor at home.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Baked into our calendar and customs are endless mechanisms for marking time, for savoring, for taking stock, for starting fresh.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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The result is functional comfort food that fuels modern lifestyles -- bringing together great taste and powerful nutrition so people can enjoy classic favorites like pasta night with the benefits of high protein, high fiber and dramatically fewer carbs.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The lavish designs—velvet couches, massive headboards, opulent wallpaper, texture everywhere—were done by Jacques Garcia, famed for his lush and ultra-Parisian taste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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To the excitement of exactly those minds and all the minds that have yet to experience its deliciousness, Shake Shack has launched a new menu inspired by a dish that will be rather familiar and nostalgic to Southern home chefs.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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After cooking low and slow, the vegetables will be done to perfection, and the chicken will be flavored with salt, pepper, and paprika, and infused with the flavors and aromas of garlic and thyme.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The doughnut is finished with a cookies-and-creme-flavored buttercream dollop and a red chevron nod to the NASA logo.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kane will be enjoying his time on the water and live his active and adventurous lifestyle.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The German served up wiener schnitzel the following year, while in 1988 Scotland’s Sandy Lyle laid on some haggis – sheep’s offal minced, spiced and served in its stomach, and plated up to the sound of bagpipes.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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To spice things up, Peña installed Gucci wallpaper and hung an oversized art piece, both of which add major visual interest.—
Lindsey Mather,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Noem seemed to relish cruelty, and treated her job like a costume party, constantly mugging for cameras with guns and faux toughness as if the dismantling of lives and imprisoning even children was a game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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No matter, not with the Wizards relishing another defeat that improved their lottery odds, and not on an afternoon when Adebayo’s teammates found the scoring nearly as easy as their team captain did in the previous meeting.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The teen is also a big Harry Potter fan and would love to settle in for a movie marathon.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So there was plenty to like about the Royals’ third straight victory after an 0-2 start … even after the bullpen melted down an 11-run lead to four in the final innings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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