How to Use savory in a Sentence

savory

adjective
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  • They prepared an assortment of both sweet and savory foods.
  • The mix of spicy and savory pairs well with the soft brioche bun.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The draw of the classic savory stuffie is its smell and taste.
    — Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2023
  • With a bit of sweet and savory, these are the perfect bites.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2023
  • This bisque is creamy, savory, and yes, has bits of lobster in it.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Go savory with juicy pork chops, doused in a red chile chimichurri.
    — Kelsey Youngman, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2023
  • Sweet and savory oatmeal and granola are just a few of the ways to enjoy this whole grain.
    — Ashley Baumohl, Health, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Coffee won't be the only thing on the menu, as the shop will offer baked goods, both sweet and savory.
    — Annasofia Scheve, The Enquirer, 27 July 2023
  • Typically the salty Spam is caramelized in a sweet and savory sauce and lies on a bed of white rice.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The booth also sells an all-day menu of dim sum (sweet and savory streamed buns) and fruit teas and lemonades.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Dwayne Johnson might treat you to your next batch of the savory dip in honor of his birthday.
    — Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
  • This thin-skinned vegetable is light green and pear shaped, and can be added to both savory and sweet dishes.
    — Nancie McDermott, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
  • It is then served on a warm flour tortilla topped with cilantro, onions, and a sweet and savory salsa made with jalapenos and onions.
    — Charlie Vargas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The savory flavor may go well when added to a bone broth, mixed into a soup, or a green smoothie.
    — Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 29 Dec. 2023
  • This is excellent on its own, or with savory snacks and light meals.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
  • To my left on a butcher block cart, the mise en place for savory rice pudding sits neatly.
    — Eddie Lin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
  • These also tend to be denser and moister, so stick to more typical savory loaves and buns.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2023
  • There’s the classic dog, a sweet and savory Korean corn dog.
    — Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 15 July 2023
  • Firm, smoky ribs are painted with sweet and savory gochujang glaze.
    — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
  • From one-pot meals to savory roasts, the nifty device can handle just about anything thrown its way.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
  • This brunch runs later, so the food is a mix of classic breakfast and savory lunch choices.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 1 June 2023
  • The sandwiches are a little sweet and savory, pillowy soft with a slight squish.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2024
  • In culinary uses, any of the above can help enhance both sweet and savory dishes.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The chefs used hops in infused oils, chimichurri, corn puree, honey and pudding, from savory to sweet.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024
  • There’s a lot to like about these NorCal sandwich shops, but topping the list is their moist and savory carrot cake.
    — Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Though Santo now serves the dish with flatbread, at the time of my visit, a fluffy rich brioche made the perfect vessel for the savory beans and tart goat cheese.
    — The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The vinegar’s acidity nicely balances the deep, savory notes in the dish.
    — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Pork sausage and fresh veggies combine with a simple egg base round out the savory bread stuffing.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Dusty Biscuit Beignets is known for its unusual take on sweet and savory beignets.
    — Jenny Rudolph, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Spring fruits like apricots, strawberries, and rhubarb infuse a vibrant sweetness to desserts and savory items alike.
    — Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024

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