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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
Mark Sutherland, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
German-Venezuelan artist Franck Brill converted the elegant dining room into a living gallery, where guests savored Marion’s signature dishes while witnessing art unfold before them.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
Yes, there are some cocktails that are just meant to be savored during a chilly winter day.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Guests will explore the area's history while savoring bites from six different stops, several paired with wine and beer.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The former Beatle genuinely seemed to be enjoying every moment, regularly giving himself a moment to savor the atmosphere.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
German-Venezuelan artist Franck Brill converted the elegant dining room into a living gallery, where guests savored Marion’s signature dishes while witnessing art unfold before them.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
Yes, there are some cocktails that are just meant to be savored during a chilly winter day.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Guests will explore the area's history while savoring bites from six different stops, several paired with wine and beer.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
Noun
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In María Carolina’s empty apartment, Mercedes finds a taste of freedom.Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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On the ranking dated January 4, 2024, Spears’ tune rose to No. 59, before quickly disappearing as tastes changed again.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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These expenditures not only enrich the student experience but also enhance their local economies.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
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This action was taken against NASCAR and its CEO, Jim France, accusing them of using the charter system to enrich themselves at the expense of competitive fairness.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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There was much for Arteta to enjoy about the win over Ipswich.James McNicholas, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Container gardens are a good way to enjoy plants in the landscape.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 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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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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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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The 45,000 square-foot command post comes after the city set a $70 million budget to the precinct in 2018 to speed up response times and enhance the relationship between the community and police.Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Cullinan no longer caters only to chauffeuring in style, either, and relishes any opportunity to prove so.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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No one relishes the return to work after the holidays.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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