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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
Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
So make the next flight one to savor, for you or a loved one.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Don’t be surprised to spot famous Argentine musicians and actors at sidewalk tables on this trendy Chacarita corner, savoring two favorite Porteño pastimes: empanada eating and people watching.
—Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
Use your chopsticks to mash the beef together with the rice, sambal, etc., then savor each sweet, spicy, tangy bite.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Lindsay Lohan is savoring quality time with her hubby!
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
So make the next flight one to savor, for you or a loved one.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Don’t be surprised to spot famous Argentine musicians and actors at sidewalk tables on this trendy Chacarita corner, savoring two favorite Porteño pastimes: empanada eating and people watching.
—Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
Use your chopsticks to mash the beef together with the rice, sambal, etc., then savor each sweet, spicy, tangy bite.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
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And these days, TikTok is laden with videos of people complaining about eggnog’s smell and taste—and with others mixing it into cereal and soda.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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More:Trump tariffs could intensify US trucking industry slump, experts say Volatility watch Investors got a taste on Wednesday of how quickly market stability can shift to turmoil.Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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These experiences not only enriched his portrayal of Isaiah but also reinforced the importance of self-care on set.Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Dec. 2024
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Use middleware to allow your AI agents to directly access platforms like SAP, Salesforce and other databases, enriching the AI with relevant data points.Michael Wegmüller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Schröder is currently enjoying the best year of his career.Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Each city boasts its own outdoor adventures, bustling shopping districts and different ways to enjoy Arizona.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Norton Malbec pairs well with sharp nutty cheeses like Comte, which offers a complex, nutty flavor with buttery, fruity undertones.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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No other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes or variety packs are recalled.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, bright and vibrant colors work to enhance the natural undertones and can even have a brightening effect.Jessica Fields, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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Historically reliant on Russian arms, with Russia accounting for 60 percent of its military imports in 2022, Vietnam is now seeking to diversify its suppliers and enhance domestic weapons production.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Davis and Jackson have undeniable on-screen chemistry—an essential ingredient for any successful buddy-cop action film—and both are clearly relishing their respective roles.Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adams, 72, had retired from a career in banking but still relishes her backup job, tending bar at Crypto.com Arena.Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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