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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
Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Plan a weekend trip to Devils Backbone Camp to savor wine, cider, and beer along the beverage trail and have a safe place to rest your head at night.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Although Jamar won't be home for that long, the family is savoring every moment of their time together.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Days here are a dreamy mix of forest bathing, stargazing, and savoring farm-to-table cuisine.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
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Guests can savor a Michelin-star-worthy meal one evening and snorkel along a coral reef the next day — all without worrying about surprise costs.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Plan a weekend trip to Devils Backbone Camp to savor wine, cider, and beer along the beverage trail and have a safe place to rest your head at night.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Although Jamar won't be home for that long, the family is savoring every moment of their time together.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Days here are a dreamy mix of forest bathing, stargazing, and savoring farm-to-table cuisine.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
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Want More? To get another taste, shop and learn more about French Broad Chocolates here on their website.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Contemporary yet refined, this hotel offers 104 rooms, each with a muted palette of blues, tans, and oranges, and plenty of communal spaces to get a taste of the city’s vibrant culture.Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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Let go of anything -- belongings, jobs, relationships -- that no longer serves, fulfills or enriches you.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Let go of anything — belongings, jobs, relationships — that no longer serves, fulfills or enriches you.Marni Jameson, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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Aurora Indica: Woody, herbal, and spicy, perfect for those who enjoy earthy tones.Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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The shift raises concerns about the long-term impact on the community’s ability to enjoy public spaces that were once intended for everyone.Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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The sugar kelp is sustainably farmed off the British Columbia coast, adding maritime aromas and flavors.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The flavor is vibrant, and there is no need for toppings.Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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Beckham has been a brand ambassador for Tudor since 2017 and has been seen wearing a wide range of Tudor models in various settings, using his style and status to enhance Tudor’s image and reach.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2025
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But one rationale for these scrambles is to enhance pedestrian safety by completely separating vehicles from pedestrians.Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Despite his tender age, Endrick relishes the physical side of the game.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Some employees might relish being once again in an office.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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