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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
Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Aged for 18 months in American oak barrels and savored neat in a snifter, the flavor is soft and buttery with fruity overtones.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024
Of course, fall foliage is always a seasonal highlight, and don’t miss the opportunity to savor Appalachian cuisine at a local restaurant.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Key Lime Break — Loki and Mobius share a moment savoring a key lime pie in the TVA lunchroom.
—John Archer, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Verb
On the nose, inviting aromas of baked strawberry, plum and fig draw you in, accompanied by a palate of rich caramel, cinnamon, and cocoa for an indulgent experience worth savoring.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Aged for 18 months in American oak barrels and savored neat in a snifter, the flavor is soft and buttery with fruity overtones.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024
Of course, fall foliage is always a seasonal highlight, and don’t miss the opportunity to savor Appalachian cuisine at a local restaurant.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Key Lime Break — Loki and Mobius share a moment savoring a key lime pie in the TVA lunchroom.
—John Archer, Forbes, 24 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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Bike shops are an important part of enriching the cycling experience for people and communities.Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Planning carefully and incorporating minimalism into your everyday life can enrich your lifestyle without dampening your budget.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy.Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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And to celebrate Over the Garden Wall’s milestone, McHale and his team created a three-minute short for fans to enjoy.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The higher proof of the cask strength expression amplifies the flavors and provides a greater intensity.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Impossible pie is a dream dessert for the people who love custard pies and coconut, as these are the dominant flavors of the recipe.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Mach 1 boots also use a polyurethane plastic with a thickness adjusted to enhance vibration damping and stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 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 22 Nov. 2024.
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