How to Use savor in a Sentence

savor

1 of 2 noun
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  • Without her love, life has lost its savor for me.
  • There was enough lobster to pick a few pieces off the roll to savor alone and still have plenty in the bread.
    — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 14 May 2021
  • This combo is the perfect counterpoint to the savor and texture of the steak and the soft salty cheese.
    — Christian Reynoso, SFChronicle.com, 14 May 2020
  • Williams pushes the right buttons with the buttery, caramelized sweetness of praline over the crunchy savor of the wings.
    — Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 28 Dec. 2020
  • Or that other songs tell us to ford streams, savor life’s small details or say good night.
    — Zachary Pincus-Roth, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The crime-caper setup has some of the savor of early David Mamet and much of the macho posturing.
    — Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2017
  • Sit on the beach for a couple of weeks and savor lingering meals with friends and family.
    — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022
  • These are on the pricier side, so they’re better suited to wine drinkers who like to sip, savor, and take special care of their stemware.
    — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 16 July 2023
  • Read full article Nantz, now 63, savors those calls and many others, for sure.
    — Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2023
  • The tri-tip was unfortunately dry and might have been better sliced rather than cubed, but the onion rings on top added savor.
    — Kate Washington, sacbee, 9 Mar. 2018
  • Sip and savor, but don’t take too long, as each guest will only have ten minutes to enjoy this mini-bar.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2022
  • From here on, the horror of the film will be garnished with comedy, while the comedy (and this is the creepiest touch of all) will bear the rich savor of romance.
    — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2017
  • But this turkey burger on a pretzel bun is tender, has a decent savor and a jalapeno coleslaw jolt.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 10 Aug. 2017
  • Something wasn’t quite right—life was losing its savor That hard-to-define-it-but-you’ll-know-it flavor.
    — Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 1 Apr. 2023
  • There’s always the simple pleasure of a plain dosa, which lets one savor the lightly sour flavor, the crisp-soft texture.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 20 Oct. 2021
  • Smashing that pulp gives the resulting gravy body, tanginess and aromas that make guests wonder — and savor — what is in it.
    — New York Times, 9 Nov. 2021
  • When you’re done for the day, savor gourmet cuisine and an award-winning wine cellar in the main lodge before retiring to your private, cozy cabin for the night.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes, 7 May 2023
  • No matter the time of your party, construct your menu from our recipes below, and plan a bridal shower that guests will remember—and savor.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 June 2023
  • These differences are part of the wine connoisseur-like enjoyment of honey, and tasters savor strains that differ even from one harvest to the next.
    — Eliza McGraw, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Tiger nut—not a nut but a little sedge tuber—is very sweet and very beige, with tiny particles floating throughout and a faint savor of rubber.
    — Vogue, 15 Dec. 2017
  • With movie theaters closed still in some areas, either of these TVs will make a typical evening of Netflix binging an event to savor.
    — Nick Morton, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2020
  • This three-ingredient applesauce is the best way to savor fall apples all year.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
  • Shrimp on sugarcane – a paste that’s a little sweet, with a briny savor – was a great counterpoint to small nibbles of those wildly hot chile peppers.
    — Kate Washington, sacbee, 9 Feb. 2018
  • My second rendezvous with the Spanish classic, strewn with sauteed chicken and mushrooms, delivered more savor from the stock-swollen grains.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
  • Sit down to savor Priscilla Long’s evocative musings on writing.
    — Longreads, 28 Jan. 2022
  • This is a cashless event in which participants can purchase $4 tokens to savor drinks and sample-sized food from the many beer and spirit booths and food vendors.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Nov. 2021
  • The sweet flavor garnishing the tender meat was an exquisite savor.
    — Madeeha Ahmed, Smithsonian, 6 Feb. 2017
  • Set up in the camp’s lodge, the gathering will include tastings, an area to sip spirits and savor smoked meats, indoor and outdoor activities, and music.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Trieste's speciality is sardoni in savor, a layered dish of anchovies and onions.
    — Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 18 Jan. 2023
  • At intermission, place your final bids for auction items and savor assorted pies and cakes, tea or coffee.
    — Sam Boyer, cleveland, 13 Jan. 2023
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savor

2 of 2 verb
  • He savored the aroma of the baking pies.
  • They savored every last morsel of food.
  • She was just savoring the moment.
  • The team is still savoring its victory.
  • He savored the memories of his vacation.
  • The tangy, chewy bread forces you to slow down and savor the beef.
    — Joshua Mandell, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
  • More on the red rocks:Best Sedona restaurants in 2023 have views and food to savor.
    — Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 25 May 2023
  • There's a healthy amount of Irish whiskey in here to keep you toasty, so make sure to savor it slowly.
    — Christy Piña, Woman's Day, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Slow down, savor a small serving, and count it in your meal plan.
    — Arkansas Online, 16 Nov. 2022
  • There are only five episodes, so this is one show to savor.
    — Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Yet for the moment, there's plenty to savor at PNC Park.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2023
  • And because the cake is such a treat, the company begins to savor each slice as the days go on.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Bread lovers can savor a hunk of toasted garlic bread on the side.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Here are the best zero-proof gins to sip and savor, preferably with some classic jazz on the turntable and the scent of old books in the air.
    — Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Her preference was to sit by the fire with a good book and savor the fragrance of her life!
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
  • But some meals are meant to be savored instead of devoured.
    — Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 May 2023
  • King Charles is savoring the last weeks of summer one sip at a time.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Lopez has always seemed out to prove, rarely to savor, relish or bask.
    — Wesley Morris, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Guests can scoop their favorite citrus fruits and savor them in the morning light.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 June 2023
  • And Kittle let his teammates know this was a fun moment to savor.
    — Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Jan. 2023
  • Learn to savor the refreshing taste of cool mint, which gives your journey a unique touch.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2023
  • Memories are meant to be savored and that's where this photo book comes in.
    — Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Art lovers will find much to savor in the River Arts District, and bikers and hikers will have miles of trails in and around the city to explore.
    — Shayla Martin, New York Times, 4 May 2023
  • Listen to them, then savor every fork full of what promises to be one of the most memorable meals of your life.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 29 June 2023
  • Valery Jean-Bart just wants to make cheesecake for customers to savor at his Lower Greenville shop.
    — Sharon Grigsby, Dallas News, 7 Mar. 2023
  • To serve, present Cola de Mono in small glasses, so its rich flavors can be savored.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023
  • In due course, my grandparents joined a country club, where Poppa played golf, smoked cigars, and savored his Scotch on the rocks.
    — Bob Brody, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Instead, Chiles often savors it as one part of a broader spread.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 14 Dec. 2023
  • When winter grinds on, do as the Danes do: Rather than resist, embrace and savor the season.
    — Samantha Laine Perfas, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future.
    — Megan Dubois, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2023

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