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also savoury
1
as in aromatic
having a pleasant smell
cedar is one of the most savory of all woods
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2
as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a savory beef stew that really hit the spot
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3
as in satisfying
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
having to fire someone was not a task that the manager found at all savory
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4
as in spicy
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a savory new book on a subject that seemingly had been done to death
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Recent Examples of savory
Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
The Days of Our Lives alum especially enjoyed the savory beef tenderloin.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 18 May 2025
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Enjoy an assortment of sweets, scones, savories, and petit fours alongside seasonal Churchill’s Tea selections and live holiday music.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
And both are very likely to get used that night since so many salads, savory mains, and sweet desserts get even better with a little fresh citrus zest or sprinkle of Parmesan.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
The Days of Our Lives alum especially enjoyed the savory beef tenderloin.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 18 May 2025
Noun
The first course is a traditional croissant, just a few minutes out of the oven, then on to a savory, with menus rotating seasonally.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Enjoy an assortment of sweets, scones, savories, and petit fours alongside seasonal Churchill’s Tea selections and live holiday music.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savory
Adjective
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The nose is fruity and aromatic, showcasing fresh orange zest, overripe apple, clove, and allspice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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This aromatic plant releases allelopathic compounds into the soil, keeping neighboring plants from competing for soil space.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Fried rice is delicious on its own, but a block of extra-firm tofu can make this dish significantly more substantial and filling.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
30 May 2025
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My favorite way to use it up is by making zucchini butter—a luscious, versatile spread that is just as delicious on sandwiches as it is tossed with pasta.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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In fact, fan speed, drive setting, and volume are all heavy metal wheels that feel so nice and make a satisfying, muffled click.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Milliner believes there is a practical side to the poultry craze as consumers increasingly seek out satisfying and affordable alternatives amid rising beef prices.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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The whisky is robust and flavorful on the palate, showcasing baked apple, candied orange zest, fried or caramelized banana, herbal nots of tobacco and anise/licorice, nuts, dark chocolate, seasoned oak, hints of caramel, and spicy hints of cinnamon and clove.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Another hit from the party came from Jar’s Suzanne Tract, who brought spicy shrimp dumplings and kimchi dumplings from Pao Jao Dumpling House started by Eunice Lee and Seong Cho in the food court of the Koreatown Plaza on Western Ave.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Planting rabbit-resistant flowers and herbs with strong scents or textures can help make your garden less appealing to hungry bunnies.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Strongly scented herbs planted strategically around lawns and gardens can make your property less appealing to ants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Dense clusters of fragrant white, pink, rose, purple, or bicolored flowers appear in the spring on tall stems.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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The enzyme bath concoction is a mix of fragrant Douglas fir and Port Orford cedar (a tree that the native Karok people of northwest California once used to construct sweat lodges) and rice bran, which activates the composting process.—
Alyssa Bereznak,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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His stage delivery is pleasing and his topic is beyond fascinating.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The caviar is pleasing to look at, with a dark-brown and amber hue, and the flavor is like the ocean concentrated into a tiny drop—in the very best way.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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And to think, this pitiless conquistador came to North America as a humble kitchen herb, deliberately imported by European settlers for its piquant flavor.—
Zoë Lescaze,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Guests enjoyed small bites of briny mussels filled with Bluefin tuna, piquant gochujang sardine toasts, and an elegant Korean beef tartare.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 May 2025
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“Savory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savory. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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