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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
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Each of these ready-to-drink cans contains a margarita that includes tequila, agave syrup, lime and mango juice concentrates, and natural habanero flavor for a kick in every sip.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
By the end of the process, the whey is a fine powder that can be flavored or sweetened before it's packaged and sold.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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Noun
Testers compared the texture and look of to yogurt, while flavor took the back seat.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Each of these ready-to-drink cans contains a margarita that includes tequila, agave syrup, lime and mango juice concentrates, and natural habanero flavor for a kick in every sip.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Verb
After harvesting basil, toss a handful of leaves on top of a pizza or use them to flavor a pasta dish.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
By the end of the process, the whey is a fine powder that can be flavored or sweetened before it's packaged and sold.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
Noun
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The versatile hue works across countless nail trends, including aura designs, French tips, jelly finishes, ombré gradients, and chrome overlays.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Less as a re-run of the tournament’s opening game from 1998, more for the prospect of Scott McTominay adding to his aura.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Many family recipes call for other flavorings like onions, Worcestershire, tomato paste, and vinegar.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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But a scattering of anglers is convinced that flavoring bait with tobacco is a sure-enough killer.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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To be whole without the effort of stretching oneself out, without the exercise that leaves a bitter taste.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Freight thieves do have other tastes.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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From the ’90s well through mid-2000s, shoe trends stayed in their lane.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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To battle the troubling trend, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney created a partnership with 20 big-name box stores to crack down on the shoplifting ring.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Rather than the usual middle part, subtly spice up your cornrow style with a deep side part.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Nearly always, they are spiced by the promise of the unexpected.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Cooking scallions low and slow draws out their aroma, which infuses the oil that becomes part of the sauce for this dish.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Where to Eat and Drink Breakfast Follow the wafting aroma of fresh bread to Kirchhoff’s Bakery, a downtown institution since 1873.—
Matt Kirouac,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
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Despite growing up with the warnings of skin cancer, Gen Z is falling for the tanning craze that befalls most generations.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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That also means a lot of those opportunities are conflicted out for beauty brands still looking to get in on the sports craze.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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On Saturday, with Levi's Stadium hosting the match between Switzerland and Paraguay, fans gathered at locations in San Jose to watch the game in a party-like atmosphere.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Meanwhile, May and September bring quieter days without sacrificing much in the way of access or atmosphere.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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