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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
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Many people enjoy packing a picnic lunch to savor the scenic views and peaceful surroundings.
—Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, on top of all the basic needs, you're also supposed to monitor screens, provide enrichment, serve the right snacks, show up to every event and somehow savor every moment.
—Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 29 Dec. 2025
Readers who savor wordplay as much as suspense should look up this clever mystery.
—Ron Charles, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.
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Will folic acid affect the taste of tortillas?—
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Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner may have the same taste in books, but their takes on warm winter knitwear couldn’t be more different.—
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The deliciousness of her cooking, but also the storytelling.—
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At El Paisa, the brisket is so juicy, owing some of its deliciousness to being cooked in lard.—
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Antica Dolceria Bonajuto along Corso Umberto is Sicily’s oldest chocolate factory—the chocolate here is dark, richly flavored, and crumbly rather than smooth.—
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At the core of it are herbs—grand wormwood, green anise, and fennel—that are infused and re-distilled and flavored usually with more herbs like angelica, star anise, licorice root, and others.—
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Ball enjoys every second of their interactions, too.—
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The winner will get to enjoy Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, with a full official Super Bowl Experience, including round-trip airfare, three-night hotel accommodations, plus a $1,000 gift card for expenses.—
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Spanx Supersmooth PerfectFit Ponte Wide Leg Pant These patterned pants are an easy way to spice up your winter wardrobe.—
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This easy version features onion and bell pepper and is spiced with garlic, cumin, and oregano.—
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Trump knows that well and clearly relishes the inauthentic.—
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But after more than two decades relishing his role as the gleeful contrarian, the persona has now become more true character than occasional outlandish caricature.—
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Everyone loves a redemption arc, but Legette can’t take away playing time from other developing weapons like Brycen Tremayne and Jimmy Horn Jr.—
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Kick off the new year in comfort while the customer-loved Allswifit Slip-On Walking Shoes are on sale at Amazon.—
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The prospectors liked to compare the warm, unctuous caress of the silt on their legs and thighs to the kisses of ten thousand lips, rather than imagine that the river had nothing to offer them—except mud.—
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Bagail 8-piece Packing Cube Set While dress codes during the day skew casual on board a ship, passengers do like to dress up at night, which means the pressure is on to pull together a classy outfit that’s not on repeat.—
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savor. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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