flavors 1 of 2

plural of flavor

flavors

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of flavor
as in spices
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 flavors
Noun
That was followed by Intense and Smooth Arabica (evoking coffee flavors), Amber and Green Meadow (inspired by nature), Vibrant and Guardian Oak (a tribute to the casks used and a collab with Cirque du Soleil), and Inspired by Tea. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026 Naturally, taste buds produce GLP-1, which talk to nearby nerves that handle sweet flavors. Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 This combination also pairs well with the warm flavors of ginger. Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026 The Appolia collection is made with scratch-resistant enamel and resilient ceramic for gentle, even cooking that brings out flavors. ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Featuring various pumpkin-forward combinations and other decadent fall flavors, these autumnal treats are perfect for this time of year. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Bold citrus flavors mingle with piney hop notes and a crisp bitterness, creating a clean-drinking IPA with a zesty finish that keeps you coming back for more. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026 Inspired by the bright, herb-forward flavors of traditional Middle Eastern tabbouleh, this hearty variation replaces bulgur with fluffy couscous and adds roasted eggplant and crumbled feta for extra substance and depth. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 The Flagship menu carries a few flavors with cookies mixed in, including a gluten-free peanut butter cookie flavor and the Deja Vu, which features almond cream, Oreo cookies and waffle cone bits. Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026
Verb
Learn more about the yellow tin can that flavors our region’s seafood. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavors
Noun
  • For bourbon to be classified as bourbon, it must be aged in brand-new, charred oak barrels, and that charring produces a lot of these flavors and aromas as well.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • From nostalgic, cult-favorite scents to its latest launches, the brand consistently delivers memorable aromas.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • From perfumes and synthetic flavorings to plastics and resins, acetaldehyde is a chemical used to make countless everyday products.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The treat is made from blending water, sugar and fruit flavorings into a smooth dense consistency.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • Without further ado, here's six ways to style loafers and mom-jeans through fall 2026 without letting go of all your favorite summer trends and hero pieces.
    Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead shop the coolest fall trends early from Nordstrom’s annual sale, below.
    Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Plaintiff Burlap & Barrel, for example, sources spices from across the globe, including from countries like Vietnam, Guatemala, Tanzania, Turkey and France—all of which have very different economies and workforce conditions.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
  • The design detail spices up standard summer uniforms by adding texture and a more exciting, intentional feel to, say, a denim-shorts-and-white-T-shirt look.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.
    Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The Teddy craze was followed by a moral panic, as crazes involving kids inevitably are.
    Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The flamboyant decor is not only representative of the V&A’s collections, but also eminently practical, designed to be easy to clean and resistant to fire, steam, and cooking smells.
    Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
  • More than 100 people filled the auditorium at the air district’s headquarters in Diamond Bar to call on the hearing board to adopt these measures and help alleviate the nauseating smells.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Two of Zohran Mamdani’s enthusiasms — better bus service and soccer — have, in the World Cup, found their moment of zingy cross-pollination.
    Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 4 June 2026
  • The movie thus offers a complaint about the end results of Putinism, not about the ideas—the emotions, the enthusiasms, the resentments, the hatreds—that brought it about.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026

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“Flavors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavors. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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