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as in enjoyed
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
The Wildcats savored a win against Vanderbilt University just days later.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 12 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
But his catcher, non-roster invitee Logan Porter, wanted to make sure Seymour savored the achievement.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Barbados is a culinary destination to be savored, with cuisine ranging from the ubiquitous fish cutter sandwich to innovative and eco-driven tasting menus.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
It is supposed to be savored and enjoyed, not rushed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Celine Dion seemingly savored her Thanksgiving.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Since then, the couple, who planned to take their relationship slow, has savored every date opportunity together — even trying new experiences like a hockey game, which Starling, 23, had never attended before.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Thet matchup needs time to marinate, to be savored, to grow even bigger in the mind.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 12 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
But his catcher, non-roster invitee Logan Porter, wanted to make sure Seymour savored the achievement.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Barbados is a culinary destination to be savored, with cuisine ranging from the ubiquitous fish cutter sandwich to innovative and eco-driven tasting menus.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
It is supposed to be savored and enjoyed, not rushed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Celine Dion seemingly savored her Thanksgiving.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Since then, the couple, who planned to take their relationship slow, has savored every date opportunity together — even trying new experiences like a hockey game, which Starling, 23, had never attended before.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Thet matchup needs time to marinate, to be savored, to grow even bigger in the mind.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savored
Verb
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Her production spiced up 2000s rave-pop with hints of chipper children’s music in an oh-so-brain-sizzling way.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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This winter, bartenders at every Dante address (from the original on Macdougal Street, to its residency in Claridge’s in London) are slinging the Cranberry Spritz, which combines cranberry juice and Perrier-Jouët champagne with a housemade cranberry syrup spiced with cardamom and vanilla.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For most of his time in office, American citizens have enjoyed affordable gas prices, especially compared to the average fuel costs during the Biden administration.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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My family enjoyed a daring dip in the outdoor pool before heating up in the sauna at Allas Pool, a seaside bathing center in the heart of the city.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 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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To complement the sweet heat flavors of the new sandwich, the beloved chicken chain is also introducing a full line of four Strawberry Hibiscus flavored beverages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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He was deeply loved by all who knew him and will be missed immensely.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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Rupert loved science and enlisted in the Navy after graduating from high school in Connecticut, hopeful for a career as a nuclear submariner.—
Brianna Bailey,
The Frontier,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Guests relished his steaks, roast duck, crispy potatoes, and asparagus au gratin.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Children took to the streets on their bikes, and those of us with kids relished the laughter that comes when the weather finally turns.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In my industry, people are sometimes very concerned about female characters not being liked by audiences, even though it’s been proven over and over that audiences really respond to real women.—
Outside,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … MEDIA TURNING A BLIND EYE — Mamdani's wife liked posts celebrating Oct 7 terror attacks but gets soft treatment from the press.—
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FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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