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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
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 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
Verb
This was the nightmarish miracle of the castrato, whose bell-clear tones were immaculately preserved but oddly flavored, like butter buried in a peat bog. Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Buttercream is a mix of butter and sugar, flavored with a whole host of liquid extracts. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026 The undeniable star is the Wagyu strip loin, presented perfectly pink in the middle and simply flavored with rock salt and served with crispy truffle fries and a chimichurri. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 As the name suggests, this ramen is the classic Japanese dish, which starts with a creamy, aromatic and deeply flavored Hakata-style tonkotsu broth, made from long-simmering pork bones and infused with sea salt. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026 Each bite of brothy ground lamb and beans is flavored with sweet paprika and a touch of red pepper flakes—the perfect savory and spicy balance. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026 One can surmise that the Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha tops Starbucks’ iced matcha latte with a chocolate and pistachio-flavored cold foam. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 Pepsi also announced a cherry and vanilla-flavored prebiotic soda last summer. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026 These bite-size minis have a sweet-spicy glaze flavored with Korean chili paste, apricot preserves, and soy sauce. Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavored
Adjective
  • The flavorful new option is made by infusing the clean taste of Absolut vodka with the heat and aroma that comes from the peppers used to make the South’s most famous hot sauce.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Tender, flavorful, salty, sweet.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • After sending the cheeseheads packing with the biggest playoff comeback in franchise history, Ben Johnson spiced up the rivalry with some salty language.
    Jori Parys, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • This easy version features onion and bell pepper and is spiced with garlic, cumin, and oregano.
    Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The tasty shake was more creamy than thick with the pineapple topping and mango base blending together into a broader fruity flavor.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The two sandwiches did both look tasty, and the competition was spirited and playful.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Quinta do Tamariz Grande Reserva, $19 A bottle that proves time can shift Vinho Verde firmly into a more savory, contemplative lane.
    Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Here, crushed tomatoes simmer with cream and grated Parmesan to create a super-fast super-savory sauce for rigatoni.
    Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • And while the pieces themselves are delicious, the presentation sets zChocolat apart from all other brands.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The atmosphere was festive, with live music playing and an array of delicious hors-d’oeuvres catered by Canard Catering and Black River Caviar.
    Bettina Zilkha, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The wide-leg silhouette flatters many body shapes and looks pulled together thanks to the tasteful placement of elongating seams down the front and around the pockets.
    Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
  • On his second album, the Portland musician adds a little mystery to his sad-boy singer-songwriter persona, favoring abstract musings and adding subtle strangeness to otherwise tasteful arrangements.
    Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The restaurant offers an extensive omakase menu as well as an à la carte menu with—among other things—delectable wagyu, lobster, and pork options.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The company works with organic and fair trade cacao beans, and it slow-roasts and stone-grounds those beans to make delectable chocolate bars.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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