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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flavored

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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 Councilwoman Cindi Fowler Like several of her colleagues on the Metro Council, Fowler does not enjoy coffee. Fowler, who represents parts of Valley Station and Pleasure Ridge Park, enjoys a cup of green or flavored tea, instead. Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 16 July 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
Simply dress up a white cake mix with lemon zest, then whip up a frosting flavored with strawberry jam. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025 Blueberry Sprinkle Munchkins The latest donut hole from Dunkin’ is blueberry-flavored and covered with blue sprinkles. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025 While feeding your dog marshmallows sounds like a terrible idea for their tummy; rest assured, these are only marshmallow flavored. Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 They are richly flavored, robust wines with layered and nuanced complexity capable of extended cellar aging. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 While tasting the sandwiches, scones, and sweets, try the restaurant’s most popular tea—Jardin Bleu—which is a blend of teas from India and China flavored with rhubarb, wild strawberry, and cornflower petals. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025 Buttercream is a mix of butter and sugar, flavored with a whole host of liquid extracts. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025 Regular water, that is, not flavored or carbonated. Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025 McDonald's Shamrock Shake, a milkshake made with vanilla soft-serve ice cream, artificially flavored minty green syrup and whipped topping, is expected to return the fast food chain's menu soon. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavored
Adjective
  • The origins of the tasty treat are a little murky, but the cake's position at the top of our cafeteria dessert pyramid is certainly not.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The new chips are also tasty by themselves, too — the blend of umami barbecue, tangy mustard and creamy ranch flavors come together in a flavorful combination.
    Logan Holland, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Baked beans are a side dish staple for ribs, but all that sugar and salt in the classic sweet and savory side dish can add up.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
  • This butter has a heady aroma and a beautiful sweet savory flavor.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • This dip was delicious with both chips and veggies.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Kick things off with their al pastor skewer, a nod to Mexico City’s favorite street food pared down to just the essentials for a delicious and juicy bite.
    Rana Good, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • With hammered copper and a slick black finish, no one will guess that this tasteful decor cost less than $100.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
  • Each of the 98 guest rooms—including six lakefront chalets with fireplaces, private saunas, and terraces for lingering from coffee to cocktail—feels contemporary and tasteful, all warm hues and rounded edges with floor-to-ceiling windows and marble bathrooms.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Adjective
  • These delectable chicken skewers, bold with the spicy flavors of a jerk marinade, get a cooling counterbalance from a cucumber-grape salsa served alongside.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
  • Not bad, per se, just not as delectable as Ben & Jerry’s or Häagen-Dazs.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • Jiang Zemin quietly arrived in Beijing in the middle of the protests to succeed Zhao, in part because party elites saw Jiang as someone who was ideologically palatable to all sides but a hard-liner on repressing protest.
    TYLER JOST, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2025
  • But Democrats are also pleased with the news Lawler isn’t running, expecting that Stefanik, who doesn’t have Lawler’s moderate reputation and is closer to Trump, may be less palatable to voters in what is ultimately still a blue state.
    Jared Gans, The Hill, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • In the case of Bill, that ultimately means enticing him back into society with the appetizing waft and convivial chatter of a barbecue party—a small coup for social connection amid the inertia of alienation.
    Adrienne Matei, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2025
  • But Speak, Memorably certainly provides the ingredients for welcome servings of appetizing communication.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025

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“Flavored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavored. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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