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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
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Some for the better, some just curious, some with a straight-up contempt for anything but the local chili flavors or hotpot broth.
—Todd Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2026
Take it up a notch and flavor it.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Even so, my ideal pantry starter kit will look different from yours, or your neighbor’s, or your best friend’s, its contents dependent on your flavor and cuisine preferences and lifestyle choices.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Some for the better, some just curious, some with a straight-up contempt for anything but the local chili flavors or hotpot broth.
—Todd Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Sprite has a new Mango Citrus Chill flavor exclusively at Walmart in regular and zero-sugar.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2026
Take it up a notch and flavor it.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
Noun
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Trump cultivates an aura of unpredictability, but his actions betray certain patterns that are discernible to those who know where to look.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Celebrate, manifest or recharge your aura with a candle that's playful, bold and a little too accurate.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A little goes a long way—the brine itself can be used for flavoring and color, and the cubes of tofu can be mashed with their liquid to make an ultra-savory paste.—
Jen Lin-Liu,
Saveur,
11 Mar. 2026
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Unoaked Chardonnay is especially good with earthier flavorings, like mushrooms or squash.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Angel’s Envy Series Cask Strength Bourbon's taste profile begins with cherry cordial and salted caramel that lead into a rich, layered palate of apple cider, red wine notes, and creamy ganache.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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Think drink can also be served with nitro cold brew instead of espresso for a stronger coffee taste.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Six Senses has long held the mantle for being ahead of the sustainability trend, and in Rome, the property was built to incorporate their ethos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just the same, the flip side of this is that baseball is notoriously fickle and often deceptive from one day to the next, with the line between coincidence and trend ever-blurry.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To complement this, Rice also spiced the whole thing with a dash of absinthe, whose botanical intensity compensates for the sherry’s relative lack of weight.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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So, when Ozzie (Kyle Bary), a former child star, finds himself in a heap of trouble, Jax seizes the opportunity to spice up her daily routine.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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So did barbecue lighter fluid, dry cleaners, paints, deodorants, breweries, and the ethanol in the aromas from commercial bakeries.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Peach Blossom & Nectar is a fruity, delectable aroma ideal for spring and summer.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Labubus made popular by celebrities Olivia Attwood, Simone Biles and others joined in on the 2025 Labubu craze, contributing to its popularity.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The craze of public companies that once sought to mimic Strategy by stocking up on bitcoin as a company treasury asset were the essence of the crypto market last summer.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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This visual story captures the festival’s scale, atmosphere, fashion and crowd energy throughout the grounds.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Despite the fact that small space objects are constantly crashing into the Earth's atmosphere, the amount of fireballs reported in 2026 is more than usual.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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