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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
a birthday party whose Caribbean decorations gave it a tropical flavor
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as in taste
the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste
loved the deep flavor of the native strawberries
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as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
it seems that short skirts are the new flavor of the month
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Recent Examples of flavor
Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Wondering how to take your homemade macaroni and cheese to new flavor heights?
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
Natalie’s politician father-in-law, Doug, only seems to invoke his faith for aesthetics, to flavor his political ambitions to his constituents’ liking.
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Kyley Sitton,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
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Noun
These bacteria ferment milk sugar, or lactose, into flavor compounds and organic acids, which give the butter a mild tang and complex flavor.
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Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Wondering how to take your homemade macaroni and cheese to new flavor heights?
—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
Verb
The base of this simple mocktail is a homemade ginger-lime cordial that's brightly flavored and not too sweet.
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Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
Natalie’s politician father-in-law, Doug, only seems to invoke his faith for aesthetics, to flavor his political ambitions to his constituents’ liking.
—
Kyley Sitton,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
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Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
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The color palette shifts among black and white, sepia-toned, and some gray-green patina to really nail the foreboding aura.
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It is widely appreciated for its flavoring potential, and its fragrance has been adopted for everything from toothpaste to tea.
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Wild beavers went extinct in the UK around 400 years ago, as humans hunted them for their fur, meat and scent gland secretions, which have a musky, vanilla-like fragrance and were used as food flavoring and in perfumes.
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The second film was a bit too bloated for my tastes and one that didn’t add much to what came before.
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These insights from local chefs offer visitors an authentic taste of each host city's unique culinary identity.
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In January, a World Economic Forum report estimated that new technology, alongside other economic and demographic trends, will create 170 million roles and displace 92 million others by 2030.
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This trend, however, sparks concerns about a looming leadership crisis.
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And some Germany supporters are on board with spicing things up.
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The sauce is generously spiced and perfectly savory.
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His-and-hers hydrotherapy facilities each have a vitality pool, aroma-steam room, sauna, ice fountain and experience showers.
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Industry experts recommend choosing products based on aroma, terpenes, and considering THC as merely one factor among many.
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After recently joining the brand ambassadorship craze by naming Spanish music sensation Bad Gyal as their brand’s first ambassador, the Dsquared2 founders are adding a male counterpart to this new strategy by tapping another local talent.
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And, now, the secret is out on where to get a taste of the latest flavor craze to hit in the Charlotte area — a rich, savory beef broth.
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The experience feels less like touring a luxury property and more like being welcomed into someone’s home—the atmosphere the team set out to create.
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As Norway has advanced in the World Cup, the atmosphere has grown more frenzied in the country than even during a summer or winter Olympics, Tufte said.
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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