How to Use flavor in a Sentence

flavor

1 of 2 noun

• The stew is full of flavor.
• The film has an avant-garde flavor.
• Her performance adds flavor to the show.
• She added vanilla flavor to the custard.
• I like the Italian flavor of the neighborhood.
• Grape is my favorite bubble gum flavor.
• This dish has an unusual flavor.
• They sell 20 different flavors of ice cream.
• The olive oil will help cut through some of the ghee’s rich flavor.
  — Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 14 Sep. 2023
• Prices range from $18 to $30 depending on the flavor and the state.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2023
• Here's to adding some uptown flavor to the magic of the Tony Awards.
  — Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 12 June 2023
• Why on earth do so many people love the cut that has the least flavor?
  — Ian Knauer, WSJ, 4 Jan. 2024
• This step caramelizes the meat, which builds flavor in the braising liquid and lends depth to the stew.
  — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
• The minty flavor will replace the pumpkin spice Frosty, which has been on the menu since Sept. 12.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
• But the brisket is even better the next day, after the flavors have had time to relax.
  — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2023
• Heavy cream: Adds a creamy texture and flavor to the chowder.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
• The high vinegar content of the sauce tenderizes the meat, while adding a punch of flavor.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2023
• The poblano-corn salsa gets depth of flavor from charring over a hot grill.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 2 June 2023
• An unsweetened tea will offer the flavor most true to the tea itself.
  — Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023
• This version is grilled and then baked, for an abundance of flavor.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 17 May 2023
• The chard and the half-and-half create a sort of light broth at the bottom of the shakshuka, which holds so much flavor and is one of the dish’s charms.
  — Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
• This explosion of scent and season brings the colors and flavors of fall to a head.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
• Pro tip: Use bananas whose peels have gone mostly black for the best flavor.
  — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
• Swizzler’s beef has no peers in the area: Its flavor has a quality that’s hard to pin down.
  — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 14 June 2023
• Speaking of mothers, one of the flavors is named Cher’s Mom’s Cheesecake.
  — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 6 Oct. 2023
• The urge to try new flavors and spend a little too lavishly will be heightened as Venus squares Uranus (on the 9th) and Jupiter (on the 22nd).
  — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2023
• Serving with fresh-baked biscuits is key to replicating the flavor of the crust.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
• These pork patties are jam packed with plenty of spice and flavor thanks to Hatch chiles and Pepper Jack.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 17 May 2023
• Allowing these wines to breathe, or aerate, softens the tannins and improves their flavor.
  — Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 8 Apr. 2024
• Every dish is a mandate of contrasting textures and flavors, and to that end many of those components needed to be combined at the very last minute.
  — Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024

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flavor

2 of 2 verb

• I flavored the salad with herbs.
• We flavored the cookies with cinnamon.
• The same sauce is used to flavor the pumpkin cold brew and the pumpkin chai on the menu.
  — Alex Darus, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2023
• Note, the chiles are meant to flavor the dish, they’re not meant to be consumed.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 June 2023
• Use the zest to flavor the batter and save the juice to make a homemade grapefruit glaze.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2023
• Use it to flavor caramel apple cider, caramel blondies or even as a rub on salmon.
  — Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022
• This sweet potato mash is flavored with goat cheese and topped with crunchy nuts.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2023
• These puffs are flavored with Gruyere, dry mustard, and cayenne.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
• The mix is often flavored with green onion, kewpie mayo, and sriracha or wasabi.
  — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
• It can be taken orally or used to flavor food and drinks.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 May 2022
• Use herbs with strong odors or hot spices for flavoring food.
  — Sarah Garone, Health, 12 Jan. 2024
• The dish is often flavored with garlic, onion, or herbs.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
• Feel free to get creative and flavor your cold foam with something else.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022
• Licorice root is a type of herb that’s often used to flavor candy, tea, and other foods.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
• The latter, which is flavored with yuzu and pear, was created by Omole.
  — Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2023
• George nearly smiles and pours me a shot of ouzo, a Greek aperitif flavored with star anise.
  — Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2023
• Toward the end of the 17th century, the British blended spices from their own colonies into a mixed spice used to flavor meat and fish.
  — Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022
• When ready to serve, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in 1 tablespoon of the vinegar mixture from the vegetables to flavor it.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2023
• The first is a gin substitute flavored with pineapple and, of course, juniper.
  — Scott Hocker, theweek, 14 Jan. 2024
• Cooked for hours over medium heat, tomatoes get deeply flavored, rich and syrupy.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 8 May 2023
• For those who have a sweet tooth, the kunafa rolls are a must—flavored with rose water, filled with cheese, and served with sugar syrup.
  — Laura Lai Coughlin, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Nov. 2023
• The drippings from the bird will season and flavor the mild shoots and tubers, which turn tender and delicious in the oven.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 10 Jan. 2023
• Both the food and cocktail menus are very personal and flavor forward.
  — Natalie Preddie, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2023
• Many distillers also use rye and wheat to flavor their bourbons.
  — Michael W. Crowder, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2023
• Or a low-alcohol version, where rum or rye was added to lightly flavor all that milk and cream.
  — Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2022
• Don't worry: That's still plenty of time for the fresh herbs (including parsley, sage, thyme, and chives) to flavor the meat.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2022
• In Greece, on the other hand, walnuts became the nut of choice, with cinnamon used to flavor the filling.
  — John Moretti, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Aug. 2023
• There is a noticeable grape must flavor from the Port casks, as well as spice notes of cinnamon and fresh ginger.
  — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 May 2022
• The out-of-this-world slushy is flavored with cotton candy and dragon fruit and topped with white soft serve and blue and purple galaxy sprinkles.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2024
• Many soups start in a similar way, with a mirepoix, a sauté of flavoring vegetables.
  — Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024