1
as in aromas
a special quality or impression associated with something
a birthday party whose Caribbean decorations gave it a tropical flavor
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2
as in flavorings
something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food
a dish that incorporates most of the trademark flavors of southeast Asia
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3
as in trends
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
it seems that short skirts are the new flavor of the month
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Recent Examples of flavors
Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
The Chamber praised the chefs’ creativity in weaving authentic Italian dishes with seasonal California flavors.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
The new sauce is crafted without artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors, and is served on the side to allow for maximum customization.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Don’t let their elegant fancy-restaurant flavors fool you.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Its ethos centers around Belgian styles, such as the saison, which leverage yeast to develop fruity esters and flavors.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Now, after traveling the world and expanding her food horizons, Tiffany is running a small empire of restaurants, including Radici Wood Fired Grill, that combine her Southern heritage and her obsession with international flavors.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Afterward, stop by Panhandle Cone & Coffee and sample one of the creative ice cream flavors like buttermilk huckleberry or strawberry, lime, and avocado.
—Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
No one gets hour-long lines without damn good BBQ, no matter how inventive the flavors.
—Farhan Mustafa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
Rotating schmear flavors at bagel shop At PopUp Bagels, schmear flavors rotate on a weekly basis.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
The Chamber praised the chefs’ creativity in weaving authentic Italian dishes with seasonal California flavors.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
The new sauce is crafted without artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors, and is served on the side to allow for maximum customization.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Don’t let their elegant fancy-restaurant flavors fool you.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Its ethos centers around Belgian styles, such as the saison, which leverage yeast to develop fruity esters and flavors.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Now, after traveling the world and expanding her food horizons, Tiffany is running a small empire of restaurants, including Radici Wood Fired Grill, that combine her Southern heritage and her obsession with international flavors.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Afterward, stop by Panhandle Cone & Coffee and sample one of the creative ice cream flavors like buttermilk huckleberry or strawberry, lime, and avocado.
—Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
No one gets hour-long lines without damn good BBQ, no matter how inventive the flavors.
—Farhan Mustafa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavors
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The nose is captivating with aromas of brown sugar, caramel corn, and vanilla mingle with wood and a hint of cherry.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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The aromas, which were two years in the making, were worth the wait.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Made Without list includes 40 ingredients like artificial food dyes, aspartame, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, and flavorings, based on consumer demand and nutritional guidance.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Our sweet flavorings are sometimes subtle, like the raisins in our picadillo and the pomegranate sauce that’s spooned into bowls of our noodle soup.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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The ballroom saw everything from faux pregnancy reveals to shirtless salsas, as contestants embraced choreography inspired by social media trends.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The decision may depend on league trends — are other managers leaping at goaltenders, which amps up the pressure?—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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People read auras and palms, too.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rub of brown sugar, paprika, onion, garlic, and other savory spices mimics the flavors from your favorite taco and fajita seasoning.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Englishes source their beans from Ethiopia, and infuse their roasts with spices, the way producers in Africa and the Middle East enjoy their coffee.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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In it, Sunset has picked 10 tasting rooms (or appellations with good tasting options), from classic vineyards to producers of zero-proof beverages, that should delight everyone with their delectable offerings, innovative techniques and visually stimulating atmospheres.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Future At NASA, the future of exoplanet science will emphasize finding rocky planets similar to Earth and studying their atmospheres for biosignatures — any characteristic, element, molecule, substance, or feature that can be used as evidence of past or present life, says the space agency.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their shared enthusiasms are utterly sexless.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Drew Barrymore Show airs weekdays on CBS.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS (check local listings).—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Flavors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavors. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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