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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
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
Signature events celebrate the best wines of the festival and others invite guests to sit back and slowly savor their glass amid the scenic landscape of Park City.
—AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
In 2022, curators at a museum in Ulm, Germany, began offering scents for patrons to savor while gazing at various paintings in their collection.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
Sophisticated travelers can savor world-class dining, from rich Hakata ramen to the most delicious gyoza, or explore modern art, castle ruins, and shops run by local artisans.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
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Verb
Soto admired the 393-foot blast off of Marcus Stroman, then savored a slow trot around the bases in a theatrical moment fit for Broadway.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
Signature events celebrate the best wines of the festival and others invite guests to sit back and slowly savor their glass amid the scenic landscape of Park City.
—AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
In 2022, curators at a museum in Ulm, Germany, began offering scents for patrons to savor while gazing at various paintings in their collection.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
Sophisticated travelers can savor world-class dining, from rich Hakata ramen to the most delicious gyoza, or explore modern art, castle ruins, and shops run by local artisans.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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Tasters found the chocolate here too finely ground, which made the ice cream taste gritty instead of luxe.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 July 2025
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The signature flavor of this iced coffee comes from a mix of warming cinnamon, smooth espresso, and sweeteners that mimic the taste of the classic cinnamon-honey cookie.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Combining skincare, makeup and SPF, these bronzing SPF50 drops by Naked Sundays are enriched with skin-loving antioxidants, perfect for hydrating, brightening and bronzing your skin.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Supported by various cultural institutions, these gatherings now bring in international guests for workshops and collaborations, enriching Poland’s ballroom scene and bringing it further into the mainstream.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
Verb
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The 34-year-old, enjoying the moment, agreed, swung a few pro shots and acted along.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Visitors can explore the Old State Capitol, tour distilleries like Castle & Key and Buffalo Trace, and enjoy local bars and restaurants.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
Noun
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But, in case you are stumped, the coffeehouse released a cold drink to give the flavor a shot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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But the pickle industry has evolved and spawned a while new industry of flavors, wardrobe and costumes.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Senate Bill 6, authored by Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, seeks to bolster grid reliability, enhance outage protections for residential consumers, adjust transmission cost allocations and improve ERCOT's load forecasting transparency.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Moreover, while improving soil health and biodiversity, ranchers can enhance productivity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Sirianni calls them with specific questions but winds up relishing in their tangents.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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He’s known for brash takes on politics and appears to relish taking down moralists and elitists.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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