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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
Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
While most broths are perfectly serviceable for rounding out the flavors of a soup or giving a brothy head start to a braise, Epic provides the kind of gelatine-rich base that is worthy of spinning up into a ramen broth for weeknight noodle duty.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Conecuh Seafood Boil seasoning is a spicy, garlicky, oniony mix that will flavor 10 to 15 pounds of shrimp.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Their most popular fall flavor is emotional trauma.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
While most broths are perfectly serviceable for rounding out the flavors of a soup or giving a brothy head start to a braise, Epic provides the kind of gelatine-rich base that is worthy of spinning up into a ramen broth for weeknight noodle duty.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
With students back in school and pumpkin-flavored treats returning to menus, the end of summer, unofficially marked by Labor Day, is here.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Conecuh Seafood Boil seasoning is a spicy, garlicky, oniony mix that will flavor 10 to 15 pounds of shrimp.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
Noun
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The pressure on high-end fashion brands to maintain their aura of quality, exclusivity and ethics is mounting amid an already challenging luxury landscape, which is being impacted by a global spending downturn.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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But that aura of possibility begins to fade when the less pleasant edges of their respective realties come to light.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cheese is typically not, although shredded cheese with flavorings, American cheese and cheese sauces are considered ultra-processed.—
Andrea Margolis , Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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At the time, supermarket ice cream was made primarily with artificial flavoring and nonfat dry milk.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Steamworks Brewing Company A trip to Colorado calls for a stop at at least one craft brewery, so head to the popular Steamworks Brewing Company for a taste of Durango’s brewing scene.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Last year, his job called him back to the place whose fans had given him a taste of citrus-laden hell.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Josh Blackman, a law professor at South Texas College of Law, said the trend is notable because many cases involve on-camera evidence that should be easily provable in a court of law.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Another key implication lies in the de-dollarization trend driven by Russian alignment with China.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So, of course, the fair is planning to host a hot chicken eating competition to spice things up.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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Combine tinsel, faux flowers and greenery, old toys, ribbons, beads, and more to create a colorful, kitschy wreath to spice up your front door, no matter the season.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The athletics track surrounding the pitch at the London Stadium certainly does not help, meaning supporters are a long way from the action and the atmosphere suffers as a result.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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The opening craze has calmed down.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Opendoor , recently at the center of a meme stock craze, was also one of retail investors' favorites heading into September.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Tequila is floral and aromatic, featuring aromas of cooked and fresh agave, enhanced by a subtle floral sweetness and tropical fruit notes, especially banana, guava, and pineapple.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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For the most delicious variety, food enthusiasts should follow the aromas to the most concentrated locations with bold gastronomic ambitions.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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