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Definition of flavorsnext
plural of flavor

flavors

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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
Standout dishes like the shiitake tempeh with a kimchi emulsion, carrots and a miso sauce and the quinoa risotto with asparagus, coconut, peach chutney and ginger are a journey through textures, colors and flavors. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Hatlee + Brae Cool off with flavors like Huckleberry and Black Licorice at this combo ice cream-gift shop in downtown Medora. Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026 Last fall, the brand added nine new doughnut flavors to its lineup, including New York Cheesecake, Cinnamon Apple Filled and Original Glazed Cake, CharlotteFive previously reported. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026 Each can contains less than 100 calories and combines 30% of Bero’s Kingston Golden Pils with 70% lemonade and other fruit flavors. John Kell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 While the through note on these stellar wines was red- and black-berry flavors with opulent tannins and touches of spice, earth, and dark chocolate, each wine was distinct and reflective of its season. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 31 May 2026 This creamy dip has the flavors of jalapeño poppers without the stuffing and frying. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 Inspired by the classic flavors of the eastern Mediterranean — lemon, parsley, chickpeas, feta and olives — these jars layer the ingredients in a beautiful rainbow for a portable lunch or quick picnic dinner that stays fresh for days. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 May 2026 And its energy drinks, soda, smoothies and other drinks can also be found at Dutch Bros and Scooter’s, which each have more than 20 flavors. Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavors
Noun
  • The nose offers distinctive aromas of citrus, peppery spice, vanilla, and cooked agave.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Turn To Natural Deterrents Essential oils and hot peppers deter squirrels thanks to their strong aromas.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Many family recipes call for other flavorings like onions, Worcestershire, tomato paste, and vinegar.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • Rather than burn tobacco, e-cigarettes heat up a liquid consisting of nicotine, flavorings and additives that are inhaled as vapor.
    Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Outside of income, there are additional demographic considerations driving these trends within the segment of single female homeowners.
    Kathy Collins, Fortune, 6 June 2026
  • ByRoger Sands Roger Sands has been writing for Forbes for seven years, covering luxury travel, culinary trends and hospitality design.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Filled with vegetables, greens, and spices this one-pot pasta is a vegetarian dream.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The tortoiseshell palette is deconstructed in this look, which features a blend of full torties, chocolate brown tips, and barley there caramel auras.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 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
Noun
  • Nicholas spent his summers in Vienna, sampling the smells, sounds and tastes of his family’s restaurant.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
  • Along with hot, humid weather comes unpleasant smells at the sink and in trash cans and recycling bins.
    Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Urie plays Monty Blakemont III, a dashing art connoisseur and philanthropist, whose enthusiasms are genuine though his financial resources are suspect.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026

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