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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
Lindsey Desoto, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
The viral TikTok recipe seems to tap into that same flavor memory but in a more elevated, homemade form.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
The hotel injects local customs into the experience, like serving espresso flavored with lemon peel from a cuccumella, the Neapolitan version of an Italian moka pot.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Use a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and your favorite herbs or spices for flavor without extra calories.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
The viral TikTok recipe seems to tap into that same flavor memory but in a more elevated, homemade form.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Crispy chicken is already a pretty perfect food, but when flavored with a packet of ranch seasoning?
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
The hotel injects local customs into the experience, like serving espresso flavored with lemon peel from a cuccumella, the Neapolitan version of an Italian moka pot.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
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Brad was firmly outside the mansion’s mysterious aura of cool during that now 50-year-old scene, so Bostwick just hangs out with other fans if he gets lost.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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But Picardo developed a comprehensive strategy and mission statement to attract more consumers and brand partners, while maintaining Holts’ luxury aura and reinforcing its social values.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Often overlooked in the grind of the pumpkin spice-industrial complex is the humble gourd for which the massively popular flavoring is named.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
19 Sep. 2025
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The shop, new to West Hollywood, opened in late June, offering dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and no-artificial-flavoring or coloring frozen treats.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
18 Sep. 2025
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Enhancing the taste of other foods, Chinese five-spice powder can be added to marinades, soups, stir-fries and even baked desserts.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Montmorency cherries are recommended as they are known for their tart and sour taste with high amounts of natural melatonin.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Chief Humphrey attributes the positive trends to improved officer morale and a clearer departmental vision.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Then a few years ago bigger artists like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo jumped on the trend.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These fritters are sweet, tart, and spiced, all at once.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here are my two highest-conviction buy-lows who could spice up your lineups.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The vortex is a gigantic, circular area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that typically spins over the North Pole (as its name suggests).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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That distinction likely reflects shifts in Mars' climate and atmosphere as Jezero Crater filled with sediment, the researcher said.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Two months before Twilight kicked off the glittery vampire craze, Alan Ball’s True Blood had already put an original, sexy spin on the jugular-draining genre.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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The low-fat craze of the '80s and '90s left sales of similar deli meats like bologna dropping year after year, according to the blog Food Republic.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The nose is captivating with aromas of brown sugar, caramel corn, and vanilla mingle with wood and a hint of cherry.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Focus on the aroma, colors, and textures of the food on your plate.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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