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also savouring
1
as in enriching
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored
cuisine that has been generously savored with southern India's rich array of spices
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as in enjoying
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 savoring
For now, though, Jaonaay is savoring the moment his musical vision found its audience.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Here, the culinary creative shares her favorite product picks for brewing, sipping, and savoring the perfect cup.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
By taking it one play at a time, one throw, one pitch, and savoring every one.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Sharon Stone is savoring the last days of summer.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Many students are already back in the classroom, and some are still savoring what’s left of summer while checking items off their shopping lists.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
That might mean savoring family dinners, laughter with grandchildren, or peaceful moments at home.
—Wes Kilgore, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Coffee’s environmental footprint is what most coffee aficionados wouldn’t even dream of while savoring their morning cup.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Here, the culinary creative shares her favorite product picks for brewing, sipping, and savoring the perfect cup.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
By taking it one play at a time, one throw, one pitch, and savoring every one.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Sharon Stone is savoring the last days of summer.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Many students are already back in the classroom, and some are still savoring what’s left of summer while checking items off their shopping lists.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
That might mean savoring family dinners, laughter with grandchildren, or peaceful moments at home.
—Wes Kilgore, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Coffee’s environmental footprint is what most coffee aficionados wouldn’t even dream of while savoring their morning cup.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savoring
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In court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the Israeli Russian diamond tycoon filed suit against him for allegedly impersonating them and unjustly enriching himself using their last name.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But that’s not how human behavior works; enriching interactions are not something that can be assigned as a task.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Along with the offense, the Giants’ bullpen continues enjoying collective success even with a vastly different personnel, one that does not feature Randy Rodríguez, Camilo Doval, Tyler Rogers or Erik Miller.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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In July, Aniston was spotted enjoying a yacht trip off the coast of Mallorca — where she was joined by friends including Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka — and Curtis was with her for the vacation.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia’s growing military ties with North Korea – capped with the signing of a mutual defense treaty last year – have raised concerns that in exchange for arms and troops, Putin may assist Pyongyang in enhancing its missile technology and nuclear weapons delivery systems.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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While primarily designed for high availability, this also means data and operations are protected against localized security events or attacks, enhancing data integrity and system uptime even under duress.—
Khash Kiani,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In proper Capricorn form, Charles tries to take on the wise and brilliant detective role, while relishing in his previous success as an actor playing a similar character.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Isaac-Slurp has Pugsley in shackles, relishing the role reversal of master and pet.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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Seeds are used in making artificial maple syrup and in flavoring certain beverages and tobaccos.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Savoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoring. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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