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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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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
Their aesthetic balances high-concept polish with local flavor. Eda Uysen, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025 All of the affected product was sold in 3-gallon containers, the company stated A popular nationwide frozen dessert company is spearheading a serious recall after nearly two dozen flavors of their ice cream and frozen yogurt were found to be contaminated with hard plastics. Chris Barilla, People.com, 16 May 2025
Verb
The supplements are naturally chicken flavored and in soft chew form. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025 Electrolytes to stay hydrated, ranch flavored cashews from Trader Joe's, radishes and cucumbers to balance the meal. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for flavor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
Noun
  • The aura is a hip, wide-open two-floor plan that breaks down traditional barriers, is inclusive and invites collaboration.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
  • Despite this, there is one thing that Hogan did unbelievably well that many WWE Superstars have trouble matching to this day: his aura and presentation.
    Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • In recent years, the tequila world has been rocked by debates over additives—glycerin, sweeteners, and artificial flavorings used to mask poor quality or speed up production.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • But most commercial ginger ale beverages do not contain any actual ginger, just artificial flavorings.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • For a taste of the unusual, check out the Burger King in Kayenta, Arizona, which is home to a mini museum honoring the Navajo Code Talkers, who helped transmit secret messages to Allied forces during World War II.
    Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 May 2025
  • Sunflower seed shells are often coated in salt for taste and flavor, sometimes as much as 70 mg for every 1 ounce of seeds.14 The American Heart Association suggests consuming no more than 1,500 grams of sodium per day, although Dietary Guidelines allow for up to 2,300 milligrams per day.15 2.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Does the trend toward later retirement bode well or ill for American society?
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 23 May 2025
  • Try the trend with this silky animal print blouse, which has a V-neckline and long sleeves with elasticized cuffs.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • Some people spice it up with shoe charms and even laces, so the possibilities for personalization are endless.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
  • Ryan teases that Can’t Get Enough still includes all of the steam and spice her books are known for (the author even has her own Spotify playlist of her favorite audiobooks too).
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • All planets with atmospheres in the Solar System experience auroras, created by the interaction of magnetic fields with high-energy particles from the sun.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Because water heats slower than air or dry soil, water in the landscape or atmosphere serves as a stabilizing influence against sudden temperature spikes.
    Saul Elbein, The Hill, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Sports betting is an out-of-control craze among young men.
    Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur Launched in 2007, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur (20% ABV) surged to its highest popularity in the last two years as the spritz craze ran rampant.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Pronounced aromas of charred oak, caramelized banana, vanilla bean, and fresh-baked cornbread are featured on the nose.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
  • The sweet, earthy aroma after a late August rainstorm.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 17 May 2025

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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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