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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
Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Beverages To enhance the singular dining experience even more, guests can savor a unique aperitif that embodies the dynamic spirit of Hong Kong.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The views of the harbor from this cozy and colorful local haunt, particularly at sunset, make the experience one worth savoring.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
Besides those two under-the-radar ingredients, two steps—dropping the pan on the rack mid-way through the baking process and chilling the brownies before slicing and savoring them—makes these brownies supremely dense and decadent.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The evening kicks off with a lively cocktail reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mingle with city council members, local officials, and business owners while savoring delicious bites from popular Encinitas restaurants and enjoying music from the North Coast Symphony Orchestra.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Beverages To enhance the singular dining experience even more, guests can savor a unique aperitif that embodies the dynamic spirit of Hong Kong.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The views of the harbor from this cozy and colorful local haunt, particularly at sunset, make the experience one worth savoring.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
Besides those two under-the-radar ingredients, two steps—dropping the pan on the rack mid-way through the baking process and chilling the brownies before slicing and savoring them—makes these brownies supremely dense and decadent.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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The Pur filter reduces prior taste and odor from chlorine, as well as heavy metals, like mercury and copper, and pollutants like pesticides, herbicides, and pharmaceuticals.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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His team’s crushing defeat left a bad taste in Merrill’s mouth, but the budding star has higher hopes for 2025.—
Jack Vita,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With interactive exhibits, live animal demonstrations (such as a raptor free flight), and beautifully curated desert gardens, the museum provides an enriching experience for visitors of all ages.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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Traditional autumnal palettes are enriched with unexpected combinations and meaningful color stories.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For a chic, minimalist stay, check into Hotel San Cristóbal to enjoy its infinity pool and near-private stretch of coastline.—
Meagan Drillinger,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
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For now, enjoy this trip around the majors for something each team has been missing.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The students break up into groups of jobs including copywriting, flavor specialists, chefs, event organizers and promotions.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ngo said the team aimed to appeal to downtown lunch and late-evening crowd with a streamlined menu focused on flavor.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Meditation helps counteract this by enhancing critical thinking skills, reducing emotional reactivity, and fostering a mindset of responsibility.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Check out the slam dunk deals below that’ll enhance the game-viewing experience and keep sports lovers fed and hydrated.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Levinson obviously relishes bringing all that history to nostalgic life and robustly cycles us through the various eras, especially the ‘50s: from the music, the clothing, the cars, and the details of the homes where Frank and his wife, Bobbie (Debra Messing) live.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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But like any creation of the internet, Sarandos relishes the chatter.—
Ramin Setoodeh,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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