Synonyms of flavor

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noun

ˈflā-vər 

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aura
• atmosphere
• aroma
• air
• smell
• ambiance
• ambience
• sense
• odor
• climate
• mood
• feel
• patina
• feeling
• temper
• halo
• karma
• nimbus
• romance
• vibration(s)
• mystique
• note
• characteristic
• image
• spirit
• sensation
• tone
• property
• aureole
• trait
• illusion
• attribute
• peculiarity
• aureola
• overtone
• color
• notion
• character
• semblance
• genius loci
• suggestion
• picture
• mark

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as in flavoring

something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food

a dish that incorporates most of the trademark flavors of southeast Asia

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flavoring
• spice
• seasoning
• sauce

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• taste
• savour
• savor
• tang
• relish
• smack
• aftertaste
• tastiness
• savoriness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tastelessness

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trend
• craze
• style
• latest
• enthusiasm
• rage
• vogue
• fashion
• sensation
• mode
• buzz
• ton
• last word
• chic
• fad
• hot ticket
• go
• new wave
• movement
• fervor
• dernier cri
• infatuation
• novelty
• crusade
• crush
• fuss
• to-do
• cult
• wrinkle
• passion
• nine day wonder
• nine days' wonder
• hullabaloo
• furor
• bandwagon
• uproar
• whim
• caprice
• fancy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standard
• classic

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verb

as in to spice

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored

try flavoring the beans with salt and oregano

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spice
• savor
• salt
• sauce
• savour
• season
• pepper
• enhance
• enrich
• lace
• perfume
• aromatize

Examples of flavor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

That’s a lot of Italian flavor for relatively little dough. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024

Each spray uses natural fruit juice extract and flavors to give you a burst of raspberry lemonade flavor and a 1.5-milligram dose of melatonin. —Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 18 Oct. 2024

Verb

Katsuki says his company is seeing more diverse demand even in the low and non-alcohol sector of his business, with consumers demanding more variety and flavored beers to quench their thirst. —Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 1 Oct. 2024

Legally, they are allowed to do that, because up to one percent additives can be used to flavor and color the spirit without being disclosed, and often that kind of sickly sweet flavor profile is the result (think 818). —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024