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noun

ˈsā-vər How to pronounce savor (audio)
variants also savour
Definition of savornext
1
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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savor

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verb

variants also savour
1
as in to enrich
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored cuisine that has been generously savored with southern India's rich array of spices

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2
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
Verb
Looking at the lineup of exceptional bottles that will soon be on its way to members, this is an excellent opportunity to savor examples of the wide array of red wines that has built Napa Valley’s reputation. — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2025 For example, with tickets starting at £1,200 ($1,494) per season, fans in Everton FC’s Club View lounge get to mingle with former players while sipping on premium drinks and savoring gourmet food. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025 Take a moment to savor Mattingly’s glorious mullet: Earlier this month, the team’s new closer Devin Williams, acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in December, reported to camp with a beard before shaving it off for the team's first workout the next day. — Anthony Stitt, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Take your time with this bruiser, the better to savor the dark chocolate and molasses notes up front, followed by layers of vanilla and pound cake. — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for savor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
  1. taste
  2. enrich
  3. enjoy
  4. flavor
  5. enhance
  6. relish
Noun
  • The first commercial versions of sunflower butter were introduced in the 1980s, but consumers found their bitter taste and greenish color off-putting.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Bring a taste of Dollywood's famous nachos to your own dinner table.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of taste
Verb
  • As the collection progresses, the palette deepens to moss greens and midnight blues, with textures enriches from playful sheerness to substantial leather and Mongolian shearling.
    — Angela Lei, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • All the while, Iran has increasingly stockpiled more uranium enriched at near weapons-grade levels, something only done by atomic-armed nations.
    — Graham Underwood, arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of enrich
Verb
  • His gritty par to finish his round is a perfect embodiment of the turnaround he’s enjoyed on this course over the last three days.
    — Justin Ray, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The legend of Two Lovers Point is a timeless, bittersweet tale of eternal love and every year, thousands of locals and visitors come through and celebrate their love while enjoying one of the best views on Guam.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of enjoy
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of flavor
Verb
  • Meditation helps counteract this by enhancing critical thinking skills, reducing emotional reactivity, and fostering a mindset of responsibility.
    — Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of enhance
Verb
  • Even when, as during an onstage number during one of the film’s several potlucks (a Midwestern tradition Patterson relishes in here), the group sounds more like the indie band Beirut than traditional bluegrass.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The 26-year-old will relish the chance to once again be a starter after spending much of last year backing up Steelers starter Russell Wilson.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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