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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
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Past flavors have included Tiramisu, Dreamsicle, Butter Pecan, and Blueberry Cheesecake.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
Our recipe actually makes two different kinds of tortilla spirals—one flavored with curry powder, the other with garlic and herbs.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026
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Noun
The fruit from the new tree may vary in size, flavor, and color due to genetic variability and the potential for cross-pollination.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Past flavors have included Tiramisu, Dreamsicle, Butter Pecan, and Blueberry Cheesecake.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Verb
Corn, potatoes, and plenty of your favorite crustaceans are cooked in a broth flavored with spices.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
Our recipe actually makes two different kinds of tortilla spirals—one flavored with curry powder, the other with garlic and herbs.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
Noun
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The mere presence of Hezbollah fighters in the dock shattered the group’s long-standing aura of impunity in Lebanon.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Stubby, low-profile legs give the Facade bed frame a faux floating effect, and classic lines give the design a streamlined aura.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 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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Many family recipes call for other flavorings like onions, Worcestershire, tomato paste, and vinegar.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 May 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
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What other mythology would even try to accommodate extending necks, water squirters, and intentionally unpleasant aromas?—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Its complexity of flavors and aromas is unique.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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That kicked off the weight-loss-medication craze.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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The series also taps into the current craze of new-adult stories — that is, focused on characters in that stage of life between teen and full-fledged adulthood — many specifically set in the pressure-cooker environment that college and university settings naturally supply to make romance spark.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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Requiring commuters to come into offices more frequently will result in more than 15,000 additional metric tons of carbon being released into the atmosphere each month, the union argued.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Their arrival is near or after sunset with less juice in the atmosphere to work with, but there could still be a passing storm or downpour, or even an isolated severe storm with stronger gusts.—
Eric Fisher,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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