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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
Scott J. Allen, Big Think, 6 Jan. 2026
Ground beef tends to have a richer flavor because of its fat content.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
The versatility of flavored, baked tofu is endless; drop it in soup, add it to salad, layer it in a sandwich, toss it with noodles, thread it on skewers for the barbecue — or simply cut it into cubes for a quick snack.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Most organizations are stuck in the flavor-of-the-month mode, and new thinking is required.
—Scott J. Allen, Big Think, 6 Jan. 2026
Ground beef tends to have a richer flavor because of its fat content.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Its iterations of the iconic libation — each arrives pre-salted — run from the classic to the frozen guacamole-flavored to the salsa-oriented.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
The versatility of flavored, baked tofu is endless; drop it in soup, add it to salad, layer it in a sandwich, toss it with noodles, thread it on skewers for the barbecue — or simply cut it into cubes for a quick snack.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
Noun
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Plus crimson auras and tortoiseshell patterns.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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With the back strap pushed forward in relaxed mode (versus sport mode when the strap is in back), Jeanty exuded a laidback aura.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some may also contain natural flavorings such as lemons and cucumber.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
26 Dec. 2025
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Avoid products that contain saturated fats, high amounts of sodium, sugars, and artificial flavorings.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Younger consumers are, as Veblen might put it, performing taste with efficiency.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bitter taste receptors inside cancer cells have been found to be activated in the presence of anti-cancer drugs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The pants are loose from the thighs to the hems, giving you room to move while still keeping the shape on-trend.—
Michelle Rostamian,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Why Shop With Us Alison Syrett Cleary is an editor and writer with over 10 years of experience covering fashion trends.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Spanx Supersmooth PerfectFit Ponte Wide Leg Pant These patterned pants are an easy way to spice up your winter wardrobe.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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This easy version features onion and bell pepper and is spiced with garlic, cumin, and oregano.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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During ripening, pears develop aroma and flavor, convert starches to sugars, and soften from the inside out.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is because ground spices quickly lose their aroma and flavor.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The sneaker’s slim silhouette is incredibly on trend, as per the ongoing Adidas Samba and Puma Speedcat craze.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The kit targets those who subscribe to the matcha craze in more ritualistic ways than those simply ordering the aesthetic strawberry matcha lattes with cold foam tops.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Dark paint colors can feel surprisingly cozy and create a cocoon-like atmosphere in north-facing rooms.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Because the dopants are earth-abundant, the synthesis uses conventional solid-state processing, and no inert atmosphere is required, the approach aligns well with existing gigafactory infrastructure.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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