Sa·voy·ard
sə-ˈvȯi-ˌärd 
ˌsa-ˌvȯi-ˈärd,
ˌsav-ˌwä-ˈyär(d)
plural Savoyards
: a devotee, performer, or producer of the comic operas of W. S. Gilbert and A. S. Sullivan
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Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Moric Fürst opened his atelier in Turin, Italy, in the 1850s, becoming a leading jeweler for the Savoyard court.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2023
Advertisement The Savoyard in this play is Tiberius Spriggs, a foppish 1920s-era theater critic who invites five unsuspecting theater folks and fans to his London flat for a murder-mystery parlor game.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2023
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Chic decor blends Four Seasons comfort with a distinct Savoyard charm, while luxurious marble bathrooms—complete with mountain views and Japanese-style automatic toilets—add an extra layer of indulgence.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Moric Fürst opened his atelier in Turin, Italy, in the 1850s, becoming a leading jeweler for the Savoyard court.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2023
Advertisement The Savoyard in this play is Tiberius Spriggs, a foppish 1920s-era theater critic who invites five unsuspecting theater folks and fans to his London flat for a murder-mystery parlor game.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2023
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“Savoyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Savoyard. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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