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also savoury
1
as in aromatic
having a pleasant smell
cedar is one of the most savory of all woods
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2
as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a savory beef stew that really hit the spot
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as in sweet
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
having to fire someone was not a task that the manager found at all savory
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as in spicy
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a savory new book on a subject that seemingly had been done to death
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Recent Examples of savory
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
This marinade has lots of little additions like soy sauce that really brings a savory umami flavor, plus mustard and honey and cumin, which gives a little bit of an earthy taste.
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
13 June 2026
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Feast on shrimp or Wagyu beef grilled tableside, and a smorgasbord of sides, including veggies and savory kimchi pancakes.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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Adjective
Editors liked that this cottage cheese wasn't too liquidy, perfectly savory, and felt fresh without any strong aftertaste.
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Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
This marinade has lots of little additions like soy sauce that really brings a savory umami flavor, plus mustard and honey and cumin, which gives a little bit of an earthy taste.
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
13 June 2026
Noun
Sweet and savory recipes range from brownies and pies to pasta and garlic knots.
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Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Feast on shrimp or Wagyu beef grilled tableside, and a smorgasbord of sides, including veggies and savory kimchi pancakes.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savory
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Garlic Garlic is an aromatic herb popular in cooking.
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The whirlwind three-hour tour took us into the heart of the city, first to Mısır Çarşısı, or the Egyptian Bazaar, filled with aromatic spices and tempting Turkish delight, then to the stunning Rüstem Pasha Mosque, which was built in 1561.
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
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Sweet and spicy pepper jelly makes these fast-fix wings extra delicious.
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The secret to this crowd-pleasing dip is the flavorful addition of sweet Vidalia onions.
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Each flower releases a sweet scent that can easily fill your entire walkway with fragrance.
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This sweet and spicy guacamole contains chunks of golden mango mixed with a combination of jalapeño peppers and habanero pepper purée, plus onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, and, of course, Hass variety avocados.
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Even the sweet-and-spicy combinations showing up on menus this summer usually start with a base of garlic or ginger.
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The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
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Cinnamon Cinnamon is a popular, sweet herb commonly used in cooking.
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This medium-sized, rounded tree is appreciated for its fragrant white flower clusters in mid-to-late spring and year-round features.
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Celebrate the fragrant blooms at the annual Sequim Lavender Festival in July.
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This delightful journey starts by passing through a decorative iron gate supported by stone pillars.
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There’s something delightful about plays about grand divas in crisis.
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When prepared with skill, shrimp can be tender and sweet, perfect for dipping in tangy, piquant cocktail sauce.
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The piquant dish is lacquered with strawberry-guajillo barbecue sauce, while a punchy coleslaw with Fresno chile vinaigrette rounds things out.
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“Savory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savory. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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