SAVOR Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

savor 1 of 2

noun

ˈsā-vər

variants also savour

Definition of savor

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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tastelessness

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

as in to flavor

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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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

The dominant eight-wicket win ended an eight-match losing streak in the format outside Pakistan and, given the paucity of success in recent times, a 1-1 draw in the Caribbean was to be savoured. — Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Nuru says the first step is to simply savor the present moment. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Whatever the reason, there’s a lot of value in fast-drying clothes, like preventing mold or mildew from the wash cycle, enjoying soft and wrinkle-free pieces, or simply savoring the smell of fresh, warm clothes. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 Many guests come here—repeatedly—to savor chef Wojciech Popow’s creations. — Delilah Khomo, Vanity Fair, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for savor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor

Noun

As in Seneca’s metaphor of honey-making, the ingredients determine the taste of the product, but they are entirely transformed by the generative process.

— Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
In the same interview, Margarita assessed her late grandmother’s taste in jewelry.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of taste

Noun

This brand is processed, but it’s done so expertly that the natural deliciousness of turkey shines.

— Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
For those who want ice cream regularly stocked and ready in the freezer, Bergamotto also found a subscription service that delivers pints of deliciousness to your door.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of deliciousness

Verb

Zero Company relishes the quiet moments where your characters get to bond, translating those bonds directly into gameplay enhancements and skills in battle.

— Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
But at a time when other actors might be trying to desperately avoid being typecast, Innanen seems to be relishing being the internet’s cutie of the moment.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of relish

Verb

Right now the only person who likes Heather is Carmella, and that’s because Heather is throwing some work Carmella’s way and trying to find a law school apartment for her daughter Cat.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Nvidia reported blowout financial results on Wednesday , giving Wall Street analysts even more reasons to like its stock.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

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