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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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Famous wineries can be found along the Verde Valley Wine Trail, which invites wine enthusiasts to savor the distinct flavors of northern Arizona wine.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2024
And there’s plenty to savor outside, with a pool and hot tub on offer as well as furniture and sun loungers for al fresco sips and bites.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
And just like the butterscotch candies beloved by grandparents everywhere, everything Austen writes deserves to be savored.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Verb
That way, everyone can savor a second round of pecan pie, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Famous wineries can be found along the Verde Valley Wine Trail, which invites wine enthusiasts to savor the distinct flavors of northern Arizona wine.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2024
And there’s plenty to savor outside, with a pool and hot tub on offer as well as furniture and sun loungers for al fresco sips and bites.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
And just like the butterscotch candies beloved by grandparents everywhere, everything Austen writes deserves to be savored.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
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How to be a better gift-giver Individual tastes in gifts can vary greatly, but there are some broad strokes of what people tend to appreciate.Whizy Kim, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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True freedom is not available to Aaron, not now and maybe not ever, and this little taste of it feels too good to let go.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Cascades are a group of centrifuges that spin uranium gas together to more quickly enrich the uranium.JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Each of these advanced classes of centrifuges enriches uranium faster than Iran’s baseline IR-1 centrifuges, which have been the workhorse of the country’s atomic program.Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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To kick off the meal, guests 21 and older can enjoy a complimentary glass of Angry Orchard rosé cider.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Due to modern medicine, people are living longer and more fruitful lives, but television depictions of those enjoying their golden years certainly haven’t caught up.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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The following three Krispy Kreme doughnut flavors will be available, while supplies last: Original Glazed Doughnut.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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The third edible mascot flavor will be revealed in the coming weeks across Pop-Tarts social channels.Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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Perfect pairings: As an Eau de Toilette, Cherry Blossom benefits significantly from thoughtful layering to enhance its delicate nature and extend its presence throughout the day.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
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This will allow telcos to establish themselves as trusted partners in their business customers’ digital transformation, enhancing engagement and boosting retention while remaining profitable, innovative and resilient for years to come.Carmen Ene, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The belief is that people will relish having generative AI perform their chores such as filling out online forms, composing and sending emails for you, and otherwise acting as a kind of agentic AI doing your bidding.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Audiard seems to relish the memory of all that back-and-forth.Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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