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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
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
But Diaspora’s farm partner spent 15 years finding a way to grow cardamom in Kerala without pesticides while still maintaining maximum aroma and flavor.
—Mehrunnisa Wani, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
Botanical Name: Mentha Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-draining
Soil pH: Neutral
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Lavender 'Provence'
Lavender is one of the most common herbs grown for potpourri, sachets, and flavoring teas and desserts.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Beyond Amazing Donuts — known for making tantalizing treats with creative flavors — closed up shop toward the end of April.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
But Diaspora’s farm partner spent 15 years finding a way to grow cardamom in Kerala without pesticides while still maintaining maximum aroma and flavor.
—Mehrunnisa Wani, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
With guidance from Benny’s older sister (Mary Beth Barone) and her campus-legend boyfriend (Adam DiMarco), Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
Botanical Name: Mentha Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-draining
Soil pH: Neutral
10 of 10
Lavender 'Provence'
Lavender is one of the most common herbs grown for potpourri, sachets, and flavoring teas and desserts.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
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In videos and photos on social media, Leake, now in his early fifties, had the aura of an elder-statesman goth punk.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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The overwhelming majority of those games have not carried the aura of a special occasion in the way UEFA Champions League or Copa Libertadores fixtures can in Europe and South America.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But most commercial ginger ale beverages do not contain any actual ginger, just artificial flavorings.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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While salt itself doesn't expire, additives like iodine and flavorings can deteriorate over time.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2025
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Soon many water connoisseurs grew curious enough about Hall’s love for the taste of Saratoga spring water that many decided to test it out for themselves.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2025
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Case in point are the house’s artworks, many of which are by Italian artists and reflect an aristocratic taste for the Grand Tour, a tradition in which elite young men traveled through Europe between the 17th and 19th centuries.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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The American Public Health Association says that as global average temperatures rise, these trends will continue and make allergies an increasing public health concern.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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While the many trends were easy to spot, the differences were all in the details.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Accentuate the curves of your sloped lawn to spice up a basic plot.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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That was the discussion spicing up a court hearing last week. — MOVING ON UP: L.A.’s Housing Authority is converting the Clarendon Apartments — a 335-unit luxury building in Woodland Hills with poolside cabanas, a fire pit terrace and an eye-catching community room — into affordable housing.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When our planet interacts with that rubble river, those comet bits race through Earth's atmosphere at high speeds: 41 miles (66 km) per second, to produce the shooting star effect.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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While the residence has a jewel-box atmosphere, with luxurious emerald green drapes, ruby red bathroom tiles, Murano chandeliers, and beautifully patterned throw pillows on the couches and beds, that balcony is a total scene stealer.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
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The Moral Threat of Bicycles in the 1890s Livia Gershon February 22, 2016 The bicycle craze of the 19th century, in which both men and women participated, was seen as a moral affront by church leaders.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2025
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But caring for your gut doesn’t necessarily mean latching onto the latest health craze bandwagon or TikTok food fad.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
28 Apr. 2025
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Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Servings: 12 Bring the fruity aroma and deeply comforting flavors of a classic banana bread to a new dessert, banana bread brownies.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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But Diaspora’s farm partner spent 15 years finding a way to grow cardamom in Kerala without pesticides while still maintaining maximum aroma and flavor.—
Mehrunnisa Wani,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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