FLAVOR Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

flavor 1 of 2

noun

ˈflā-vər

Definition of flavor

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 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

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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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tastelessness

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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flavor

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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

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Recent Examples of flavor

Noun

Krispy Kreme's newest flavor inspiration comes from Girl Scout Cookies. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Don't arrive late to a reservation, leave food uneaten, or wear strong scents, especially to kaiseki or sushi, where the chef will be highly protective of the subtle flavors. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Verb

The Midnight Summer latte ($9) is Middle Eastern floral-flavored and topped with a flower garnish. — Jenna Thompson june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 The new Firework Doughnut, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in vanilla flavored icing with gold glitter and a firecracker sugar piece. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flavor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor

Noun

Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
The color palette shifts among black and white, sepia-toned, and some gray-green patina to really nail the foreboding aura.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 June 2026

Definition of aura

Noun

It is widely appreciated for its flavoring potential, and its fragrance has been adopted for everything from toothpaste to tea.

— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
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.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2026

Definition of flavoring

Noun

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.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 1 July 2026
This trend, however, sparks concerns about a looming leadership crisis.

— Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of trend

Verb

Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Summer is the perfect time to spice up your French manicure with playful designs and colors.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Definition of spice

Noun

His-and-hers hydrotherapy facilities each have a vitality pool, aroma-steam room, sauna, ice fountain and experience showers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Industry experts recommend choosing products based on aroma, terpenes, and considering THC as merely one factor among many.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of aroma

Noun

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.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
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.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

Definition of craze

Noun

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.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
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.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 1 July 2026

Definition of atmosphere

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