flavored 1 of 2

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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adjective

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Recent Examples of flavored
Verb
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 California voters in 2022 passed a ballot measure that prohibits the sale of flavored and menthol tobacco products at retail locations and vending machines. Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2023
Adjective
How about a philosophical horror formatted like an academic paper and flavored with several heaping handfuls of satire? Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025 These all-natural treats are flavored with festive ginger and cinnamon, offering a delicious scent that will match your own homemade gingerbread cookies. Christine Persaud, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025 Pumpkin seeds can be flavored and then baked to dry them for long-term storage. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025 Brushing a baked cake with a sugar syrup, whether flavored or not, can introduce additional moisture that can be lost during the baking process. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 While the recipe calls for vanilla protein powder, chocolate or coffee-flavored powders work just as well to keep things interesting. Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025 One person suggested it was melted ice cream and another wrote that it was flavored crème anglaise. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 Both drinks start with gin, but while the Negroni uses Campari’s bright bitter orange for its trademark bitterness, the Remember the Alimony uses the broodier Cynar, similarly bitter but at a lower and more vegetal hum, flavored with, among other things, artichokes. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025 Even though matcha has three times more antioxidants than green tea,13 to unlock its long list of benefits, the matcha powder must be made from genuine tea leaves, rather than powders flavored with additives. Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavored
Verb
  • The apple cinnamon scent feels clean and just spiced enough to transform a space from stale to inviting.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Roasted cauliflower, creamy Japanese eggplant, and hearty chickpeas form the base of this nourishing dish, all warmly spiced with garam masala and caramelized to perfection in a hot oven.
    Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Add a splash of hot sauce to give some heat to a flavorful meal.
    Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The exterior crisps over the fire while the inside remains soft and flavorful.
    Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • To make this tasty snack, pulse pumpkin seeds with other nutritious ingredients like dates, vanilla protein powder, almond butter, flaxseeds, and oats.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The dishes are fresh and vibrant, infusing a medley of spices with quality ingredients to produce tasty creations.
    Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The finished dish is buttery, super-savory, nicely glazed, and irresistible.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Officials also presented a savory olive paste called olivatum, as well as linum, a bread-like honey cake.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Give your slow-cooker the night off because this fan-favorite chili relies on the Instant Pot for a quick and delicious option.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The local food scene has been heating up with dozens of delicious Indian restaurants.
    Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Or the décor flourishes of a squillion-dollar yacht that’s tasteful to a fault?
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The mock neck is tasteful and the oversized fit begs to be paired with long skirts or tucked into your favorite mom jeans.
    Nusrat Sultana, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The 18-year-old expression from Hakushu, a distillery located in the Japanese Alps, is fantastic with notes of light peat, baking spice, honey, vanilla and oak are delectable.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
  • You will be spoiled forever more after experiencing such delectable delights.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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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