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as in relished
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 savored
Victorious trainer Mott savored that burst of excellence, along with his first-ever Travers win, with what was for the reserved South Dakotan a measure of ebullience.
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Commerce writer Alaina Chou called the flavor nostalgic, while associate manager of audience strategy Carly Westerfield savored the soft vanilla notes.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Three second-half goals conquered the nerves of a reintroduction to the elite, and the Stadium of Light savoured every moment.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Commerce writer Alaina Chou called the flavor nostalgic, while associate manager of audience strategy Carly Westerfield savored the soft vanilla notes.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Three second-half goals conquered the nerves of a reintroduction to the elite, and the Stadium of Light savoured every moment.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savored
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The streetwear industry is often further enriched when founders determine their mission prior to pushing their pieces or drops to their customers.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
26 Aug. 2025
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Years ago, John McPhee wrote about a Japanese incendiary balloon that, during the Second World War, floated across the Pacific and struck an electrical cable serving a top-secret nuclear site; a reactor that enriched plutonium for the atomic bomb bound for Nagasaki was temporarily disabled.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Native Americans, early settlers, some of our Founding Fathers and today’s small-town folk have harvested and relished pawpaws on sunny fall days.—
John Vukmirovich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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For another, Modi would not have relished having to rub shoulders with many of the other attendees, such as Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan; the latter was recently denounced by New Delhi for taking sides with Islamabad during the India-Pakistan mini war in February.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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These Seasoned Smashed Burgers are perfectly spiced, with eight frozen quarter-pound patties ready to feed a crowd.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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But Norris’ camp spiced things up by gambling on a one-stop strategy, pitting him later, on lap 31.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
3 Aug. 2025
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Otto and Elise are so alive on the page, and noting how this staid couple who enjoyed their dull routines come alive with their small acts of resistance is breathtaking.—
Rabih Alameddine
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Food and Drink The resort offers in-room dining 24/7, so my husband and I enjoyed breakfast in our fluffy robes on the patio while adorable bunnies hopped around on the lawn nearby.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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Essentially a cocktail made with shochu and soda water, the popular Japanese drink is usually flavored with fruit.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, for the first time, Haku is adding its first-ever flavored vodka—and indeed, the first-ever extension to the Haku line.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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According to the statement, with the backing of PAI, Marcolin has broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency, reinforcing itself as a leading player in the wholesale eyewear market.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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There will be enhanced medical and sports science areas.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Savored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savored. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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