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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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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
Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
From massages that melt away tension and high-performance facial rituals that reveal radiant skin, to holistic therapies designed to renew every fiber of your being, the experience focuses on reconnecting with yourself and leisurely savoring the true art of self-care.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In astrology, Venus rules everything from our love life and personal value systems to our idea of pleasure, beauty and what makes life worth savoring.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Denverites looking for a stellar cup of Joe don’t need to travel far to savor the flavor of excellent coffee.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Explore the town's history at the Abbaye de Saint-Antoine, enjoy medieval festivals, and savor regional specialties like walnuts and Saint-Marcellin cheese.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
From massages that melt away tension and high-performance facial rituals that reveal radiant skin, to holistic therapies designed to renew every fiber of your being, the experience focuses on reconnecting with yourself and leisurely savoring the true art of self-care.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In astrology, Venus rules everything from our love life and personal value systems to our idea of pleasure, beauty and what makes life worth savoring.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Denverites looking for a stellar cup of Joe don’t need to travel far to savor the flavor of excellent coffee.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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Santa Fe Dry Goods is about having extremely good taste, providing a place where a mix of generations wearing natural-fiber outfits can shop.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, Sarwer noted that physiological senses like taste can vary a lot from person to person at baseline.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their insalata russa—a classic local specialty of crunchy vegetables tossed in mayo, with the luxurious addition of Mazara red shrimp from Sicily—is an explosion of deliciousness.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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And while ketchup will do, this Everything But the Kitchen Sink Sauce takes them to a whole other level of deliciousness.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Potatoes flavored with leeks, shallot, white wine, and herby tarragon lend this springy soup a velvety texture.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many chefs and food writers describe it as a unique and deeply flavored ingredient.—
Mavra Javed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Moon in Scorpio harmonizes with Jupiter through your 5th House of Creativity, making connection feel more natural, playful, and easy to enjoy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The Senior Anglers group enjoys freshwater and saltwater fishing, camping, boating and environmental conservation.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
Verb
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But to spice things up a bit, Megan's fans are hiring Etsy witches to curse Klay and destroy his basketball career.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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From there, the fries are spiced with Shake Shack's hot pepper blend of hot pepper blend of cayenne, garlic, and paprika.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Just remember, your body is precious cargo that relishes healthy routine.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Reid relishes the opportunity to deliver the good news when a player is about to join the Chiefs franchise.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Decadents love and mourn the fall of Rome.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The future has finally arrived in Orange County, and the raucous sellout crowds that have supported this team all season long are loving the return of playoff hockey for the team that won California’s first Stanley Cup in 2007.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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His mom likes another young lady for her son, not my daughter.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Knicks head coach Mike Brown likes to carry an iPad with him.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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