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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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2
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
Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
These unique flavors make the 8 YO bourbon an ideal choice for savoring neat or on the rocks.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
A far cry from a Seder, or any real Passover ritual, but at least something Soviet Jews could savor in private.
—Olga & Igor Alterman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
And when you’re done with fun in the fresh air, hunt for antiques, savor some finger-licking-good food, and then rest up at a new luxury lodge boasting stellar summit views.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
With so much more to play for, this was no time for the 47-year-old Fitzgerald to savor any of that or its implications.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
These unique flavors make the 8 YO bourbon an ideal choice for savoring neat or on the rocks.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
A far cry from a Seder, or any real Passover ritual, but at least something Soviet Jews could savor in private.
—Olga & Igor Alterman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
And when you’re done with fun in the fresh air, hunt for antiques, savor some finger-licking-good food, and then rest up at a new luxury lodge boasting stellar summit views.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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McCarthy’s point is that Journalism got a taste of it today and came through it well.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Inspired by Nikko Kanaya Hotel, Japan's oldest resort hotel, the suite has interesting retro design elements and gets you access to Goen Café, where a cold Nikko Original Craft Beer offers a taste of what’s coming.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But by Tuesday morning, Witkoff reversed, saying the president’s position was to eliminate Iran’s ability to enrich uranium — the fuel needed for a nuclear weapon.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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Really, a lot of salt to give it that flavor, to also help enrich the flavor of the sauce as well.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The 44-year-old mainstay has enjoyed a torrid start to 2025 with four top-five starts, winning at Darlington last time out and at Martinsville on March 30.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Among those to have more recently enjoyed its scenery — parts of Star Wars and James Bond movies have been shot on location there — and social scene are Brad Pitt, Madonna, Mick Jagger, Catherine Zeta Jones, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Next to the garden, there is a recreational area with its sand playground and an ice cream cart, serving flavors including lavender honey, figs, peach basil, as well as olive oil and lemon sorbet.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to the official tasting notes, there are flavors of red fruit, cola, vanilla, and barrel spice on the palate, with a warm, lingering finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Multimillion-dollar residences on the stylish Soho strip enhance the neighborhood’s offerings, providing residents with unmatched dwellings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rodman, an Orange County native, clearly relished the opportunity to return to international action in front of 32,303 fans in Los Angeles, in the first ever women’s professional sports event held at SoFi Stadium.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles No Heat celebration for clinching play-in berth, but ‘something to play for’ Tyler Herro relishing life in the 70s amid his ever-present Heat reality Does Heat’s Jaquez have a shot?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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