SAVORS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

savors

verb

variants also savours

present tense third-person singular of savor

as in spices

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 enjoys

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 savors My mother savors her espresso slowly. — Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026 In helming a tale of a lonely boy who savors friendship with a visitor from outer space, the American director drew on his own memories of childhood isolation. — Will Gosner Britannica Editors June 8, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026 In the Art Institute drawing, a woman savors a chunk of carrot cake while lounging topless amid twenty-one other figures performing semi-aerobic choreography across the wall. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 That’s the kind of conflict that nobody savors. — Kristen Arnett, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026 Which, of course, has been a problem all along in a league that savors a race to the bottom. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026 The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026 Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026 Reid seemingly savors the shot to show off his handle. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026

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Plaintiff Burlap & Barrel, for example, sources spices from across the globe, including from countries like Vietnam, Guatemala, Tanzania, Turkey and France—all of which have very different economies and workforce conditions.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
The design detail spices up standard summer uniforms by adding texture and a more exciting, intentional feel to, say, a denim-shorts-and-white-T-shirt look.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 June 2026

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At the same time, the collaboration enjoys enormous gains on two other lists.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Opponents say the current setup is just right and that Iceland already enjoys all the benefits of European integration without the sovereignty compromises that inevitably will come from being a full member.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoys

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School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology, the discourse around the film only enriches the movie’s potential as a teaching tool.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
Summary SpaceX has completed its $60 billion all-stock acquisition of AI coding firm Cursor, a move that significantly enriches its four MIT alumni founders.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of enriches

Verb

As Buddy Crane, a buffoonish, overconfident opposing counsel who works in house for Acme, John Cena relishes his role just as much as Buddy relishes laughing at Kevin.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of relishes

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Henderson also likes the Garden's coming schedule of bookings, which remains robust.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Furthermore, is there any reliable way for working out whether someone likes us or is trying to take advantage of us, or trying to manipulate us?

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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