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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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3
as in satisfying
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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4
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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
The first course is a traditional croissant, just a few minutes out of the oven, then on to a savory, with menus rotating seasonally.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
Brunch covers the bases of sweet and savory, with special treats from Little Sky Kitchen literally down the street.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Beyond the savory, bay leaves are occasionally used in desserts, especially dairy-heavy plates like custards, panna cottas, and ice creams, to brighten rich sweets with fresh herbal flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
The first course is a traditional croissant, just a few minutes out of the oven, then on to a savory, with menus rotating seasonally.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
Pepperoni Duo – Classic and cup n’ crisp pepperoni come together over mozzarella and sweet marinara, topped with a savory cheese blend seasoning.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
Brunch covers the bases of sweet and savory, with special treats from Little Sky Kitchen literally down the street.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savory
Adjective
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There is anecdotal evidence that some pests are repelled by shredded cedar bark because of the aromatic oils in cedar.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Perfumer Céline Barel, for example, created a new, more aromatic version of the amber accord for the Aesop Above Us, Steorra fragrance.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This leads us back to the Tall as a Tree and Twice as Shady, a drink on the opening menu of Three Dots and a Dash that’s as good an example as any of McGee’s tiki sensibilities—unexpected and delicious, creative and precise.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
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These copycat Auntie Anne’s style soft pretzels are fresh, buttery, and just as delicious—minus the mall lines.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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During the height of summer, nothing is quite as satisfying as ice-cold fruit, and this retro recipe combines sweet, frozen fruit with a luxuriously creamy base that can be sliced and served whenever a friend stops by or a craving strikes.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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Yet Sweeney gives the movie a throughline that is strangely satisfying.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But now this metropolis of some 2 million people has more and more options for later in the day, ranging from an intimate dining counter where a local chef nerds out about indigenous ingredients to a sleek izakaya bar where the city’s scene-seeking gastronomes gather for spicy tuna hand rolls.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Pepper jelly is the secret to perfectly caramelized pork chops packed with sweet and spicy flavor.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The skin care range from Shiva Rose is made with Ayurvedic herbs, flowers, fruits and organic oils that reduce inflammation and replenish skin.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The herb can be found naturally in Europe, central Asia, and northern Africa.—
Health,
Health,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Give It a Sniff at the Base A ripe pineapple should smell sweet and fragrant at the bottom.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
25 Aug. 2025
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Add pesto mixture and cook, stirring constantly until bright and fragrant, 5 minutes.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Since judging the beauty of art is subjective, identifying the most aesthetically pleasing sculptures is difficult, Chidester said, but there are pieces in the collection that have drawn praise from the community.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
12 Aug. 2025
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None of this is pleasing to a country that has fought bitter wars with Pakistan, and whose officials have over the past two decades assiduously invested to elevate Indo-U.S. relations to a higher plane.—
Salil Tripathi,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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His piquant style of writing in the unfinished tell-all feels like dropping into a gossip circle in the most glamorous (and cutting) powder room on the planet.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 Aug. 2025
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Within an hour of arriving, a familiar, piquant aroma wafted from the kitchen.—
Cleyvis Natera,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 July 2025
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“Savory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savory. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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