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verb

past tense of flavor
as in spiced
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored try flavoring the beans with salt and oregano

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Recent Examples of flavored
Adjective
How flavored milk gets its flavor Flavoring is added by hand at the same step in the process when butter fat is added back. Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026 Unlike pre-flavored syrups, this vanilla sugar enhances the natural flavors of your coffee while adding a delicate sweetness. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025 By 2023, several Ohio cities had passed ordinances that regulated how flavored tobacco products were sold to snuff out swelling teen use of the products. Bethany Bruner, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025 That growth is already being driven by demand for premium, artisanal and flavored vodkas, with consumers—especially younger drinkers—seeking unique, high-end flavor experiences. Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Other risks include vaginal irritation with spermicidal lubricants and yeast infections with glycerin and flavored lubricants. Md Published, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025 Instead, the company must hope that the sight of an anthropomorphic organ will give viewers a taste for flavored coffee. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025 The shops feature sodas, including Coke and Pepsi products, ready to be combined with syrups — from guava to sugar-free coconut — fruit purees, flavored popping boba pearls and flavored creams. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Sep. 2024 Swig shops feature sodas, including Coke and Pepsi products, ready to be combined with syrups — from guava to sugar-free coconut — fruit purees, flavored popping boba pearls and flavored creams. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2024
Verb
While lozenges are designed to taste unpleasant, nicotine pouches are often flavored with mint, coffee, cinnamon, or fruit. Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026 In a world of a million water options—sparkling, flavored, and about a zillion combinations of the two—my husband and I have a special place in our hearts (and our refrigerator) for coconut water. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 The original is flavored with seven botanicals—angelica, cardamom, lemon, coriander, orange, orris, and of course juniper. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 May 2026 Potatoes flavored with leeks, shallot, white wine, and herby tarragon lend this springy soup a velvety texture. Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026 Many chefs and food writers describe it as a unique and deeply flavored ingredient. Mavra Javed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026 My chrysanthemum tea was served with a garden of bite-sized savories and cakes—the latter delicately flavored to tease the palate—much like French patisserie. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 These adorable shortbread cookies are flavored with lemon oil and get their bright yellow color from turmeric. Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026 Sieger’s overly grey dish had dry tenderloin, and his carrot BBQ sauce was oddly flavored and too thick. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavored
Adjective
  • Bacon, sunflower kernels, and raisins make a crunchy and flavorful side dish.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
  • Perfect for cooking on the grill, this flavorful dish will be the star of the meal.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • From there, the fries are spiced with Shake Shack's hot pepper blend of hot pepper blend of cayenne, garlic, and paprika.
    Molly Burford, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Hamilton described his version as landing somewhere between Senegalese and Ghanaian, cooked in a slurry of roasted red peppers, tomatoes and onions, delicately spiced and with a whisper of smoke.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Sow cilantro seeds at intervals in spring and late summer to provide a continuous supply of tasty foliage followed by the beneficial blooms.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • In the evening, dine on garden-fresh soups, tasty burgers, and cooked-to-order steaks.
    Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Adjective
  • Leveled up with bacon, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, and a bit of liquid smoke, these beans are deeply savory and satisfying—and made to feed a hungry, hungry crowd.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • The mix blends aromatics like onion, garlic, cinnamon, and molasses to create a sweet, salty, and savory bite.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
Adjective
  • Take care not to overmix; keeping some larger pieces of tuna in the mix ensures a more satisfying texture, rather than something closer to tuna salad (delicious, just not the goal here).
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 May 2026
  • Le Petit Paris Counter-service breakfast and lunch orders get the French touch at this delicious bakery and cafe in an Atlantic Beach strip mall.
    Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Adjective
  • Within minutes, Mars was already drenched in sweat — not tasteful celebrity perspiration, but full-body, someone-get-this-man-a-Gatorade sweat.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Beyond days at home, Peet’s character knows how to craft a tasteful look that oozes charm.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Start your morning off right with a delectable pastry made with sunshine-y Florida citrus.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • Tender, juicy pork chops filled with savory-sweet stuffing make for one delectable main dish.
    Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • That’s unfortunate, for originally most game meat is clean, sweet, and flavorsome, and becomes rank only because it is badly handled.
    Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Flavored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavored. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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