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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
Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
It’s made with whole-grain popcorn and a natural butter flavor.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
James Stout, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
Leaves are used to flavor meat, soups, and stews and may also be added to salsas or steeped in hot water for tea.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
His company Effect Partners acts as sustainability director for the band U2, has launched green initiatives for Bon Iver and created One Sweet Whirled, a Dave Matthews Band ice cream flavor at Ben & Jerry’s that accompanied an early global warming campaign in 2002.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
It’s made with whole-grain popcorn and a natural butter flavor.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Long before the cronut and everything being Dubai-flavored, a craze for terrapin soup swept across the eastern seaboard in the 19th century.
—James Stout, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
Leaves are used to flavor meat, soups, and stews and may also be added to salsas or steeped in hot water for tea.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
Noun
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Something that’s been evident in his aura.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Only those who are desperate to seem cool would manufacture or farm aura.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pure almond extract is a concentrated flavoring made from bitter almonds, alcohol, and water.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sporked also notes that the ingredients include enriched cornmeal, vegetable oils and cheese flavoring, all of which are processed into a shelf-stable product designed to last over time.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The result is functional comfort food that fuels modern lifestyles -- bringing together great taste and powerful nutrition so people can enjoy classic favorites like pasta night with the benefits of high protein, high fiber and dramatically fewer carbs.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The lavish designs—velvet couches, massive headboards, opulent wallpaper, texture everywhere—were done by Jacques Garcia, famed for his lush and ultra-Parisian taste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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If trends persist, a third and fourth quarterback will be added to the room for training camp, and then only two will be on the active 53-man roster, with another taking up a practice squad roster spot.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Texas Rangers carried a four-game losing streak headed into a series against American League West foe Seattle and bucked that trend in a 2-1 win Monday at Globe Life Field .—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The German served up wiener schnitzel the following year, while in 1988 Scotland’s Sandy Lyle laid on some haggis – sheep’s offal minced, spiced and served in its stomach, and plated up to the sound of bagpipes.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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To spice things up, Peña installed Gucci wallpaper and hung an oversized art piece, both of which add major visual interest.—
Lindsey Mather,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The flavors and aromas of almond extract resemble marzipan more than raw nuts.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Channel catfish rely on scent, and they are attracted to salty, sweet, and pungent aromas.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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This event, though, is for kids who can't get enough of the latest K-Pop craze.—
Kristine Sorensen,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the wake of the rightward trend that set in after the aggressively accessible bro-country craze of the 2010s, more and more performers would like to be widely accommodating and vaguely uncategorizable.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Much of it was lofted by tiny gas pockets into the upper water column, only to fall back downward after the bubbles fizzed into the atmosphere.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Opt for the fine-dining option to sink into a quieter atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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