as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
makes a flavorful broth
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Recent Examples of flavorful
For a taste of some of the most inventive, flavorful rice dishes out there, José Andrés’ Spanish Diner in Bethesda, Maryland features Spanish comfort food with an exciting variety of paellas.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
And like at King and I, the food here is incredibly fresh and flavorful.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
This frozen meal combines shrimp, pollock, and scallops in a coconut, lemongrass, and ginger sauce to create a flavorful, easy-to-make dish.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
Turmeric is a flavorful yellow spice with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Perfect for feeding a crowd, this sheet pan dinner is bright, flavorful, and aromatic.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
The sandwich is messy, flavorful, and deeply satisfying — a completely different side of Chicago’s food personality, but every bit as essential.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
What customers are saying Gustavo’s Mexican Grill locations earn strong ratings on Yelp, where diners frequently praise the flavorful food, upbeat atmosphere and attentive service.
—Staff Report, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Feb. 2026
Lemons grown in season tend to be more flavorful.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 21 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
And like at King and I, the food here is incredibly fresh and flavorful.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
This frozen meal combines shrimp, pollock, and scallops in a coconut, lemongrass, and ginger sauce to create a flavorful, easy-to-make dish.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
Turmeric is a flavorful yellow spice with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Perfect for feeding a crowd, this sheet pan dinner is bright, flavorful, and aromatic.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
The sandwich is messy, flavorful, and deeply satisfying — a completely different side of Chicago’s food personality, but every bit as essential.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
What customers are saying Gustavo’s Mexican Grill locations earn strong ratings on Yelp, where diners frequently praise the flavorful food, upbeat atmosphere and attentive service.
—Staff Report, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Feb. 2026
Lemons grown in season tend to be more flavorful.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavorful
delicious
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This savory cousin of our Cinnamon-Sugar Pull-Apart Bread is a delicious alternative to classic dinner rolls.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Chef Subedi worked around a need for gluten-free food by supplying delicious buckwheat crepes for breakfast instead of bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Flavorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavorful. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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