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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
Nashville’s answer is the very, very gay Pink Door Cookies, where every cookie looks like a parade float, with flavors ranging from pink lemonade to peanut brittle banana.
—Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Red meat is used sparingly, often only to flavor a dish.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Netflix is doubling down on Southeast Asian genre content with two zombie horror films that promise to reinvent the subgenre with distinctive local flavors, the company revealed during the ongoing APAC film showcase in Tokyo.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
Nashville’s answer is the very, very gay Pink Door Cookies, where every cookie looks like a parade float, with flavors ranging from pink lemonade to peanut brittle banana.
—Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
The dish is finished with a rich sauce that's flavored with garlic and thyme.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Red meat is used sparingly, often only to flavor a dish.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
Noun
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In videos and photos on social media, Leake, now in his early fifties, had the aura of an elder-statesman goth punk.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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The overwhelming majority of those games have not carried the aura of a special occasion in the way UEFA Champions League or Copa Libertadores fixtures can in Europe and South America.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When choosing any product, check for gluten-free labels on the package, as certain flavorings, stabilizers, or fillings can also contain gluten.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS, RDN,
Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Unlike many of its competitors, Sir Kensington’s vegan mayo also includes flavorings like rosemary extract, mustard extract, lemon oil, citric acid, and black pepper—which means the final product has distinct black specks, while most others are an unadulterated eggshell in color.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Locate the canvas size and adjust it according to your taste. 5.—
Josh Dury,
Space.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Case in point are the house’s artworks, many of which are by Italian artists and reflect an aristocratic taste for the Grand Tour, a tradition in which elite young men traveled through Europe between the 17th and 19th centuries.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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The American Public Health Association says that as global average temperatures rise, these trends will continue and make allergies an increasing public health concern.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Prohibition-era beverage has become even more of a juggernaut in recent years, and the IRL trend has led to a one-dimensional version.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Accentuate the curves of your sloped lawn to spice up a basic plot.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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That was the discussion spicing up a court hearing last week. — MOVING ON UP: L.A.’s Housing Authority is converting the Clarendon Apartments — a 335-unit luxury building in Woodland Hills with poolside cabanas, a fire pit terrace and an eye-catching community room — into affordable housing.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When our planet interacts with that rubble river, those comet bits race through Earth's atmosphere at high speeds: 41 miles (66 km) per second, to produce the shooting star effect.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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While the residence has a jewel-box atmosphere, with luxurious emerald green drapes, ruby red bathroom tiles, Murano chandeliers, and beautifully patterned throw pillows on the couches and beds, that balcony is a total scene stealer.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
Noun
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More than a decade after the Ice Bucket Challenge flooded social media with footage of people getting drenched in freezing water for a good cause, the viral craze is back — this time to raise awareness and funds for mental health.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Liquid lipsticks have long evolved since the original 2015 craze.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While many versions of the aroma exist, feeding the line with new facets helps Mugler continue to tell the story.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Chilean coastal Pinot Noir showcases vibrant colors—slightly more intense than cool-climate counterparts elsewhere due to the intense afternoon sunlight—with characteristic sweet and sour cherry aromas complemented by wet earth notes and silky textures.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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