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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of flavors
Noun
Lay’s is bringing some familiar holiday flavors to the snack aisle this season with five limited-edition varieties inspired by traditional dishes and desserts. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 It’s filled with 24 days of shortbread treats in shapes like rounds, hearts, and the classic bar, plus flavors like chocolate chip and salted caramel to make the holiday season extra sweet. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 Customers can choose from a variety of spicy and savory flavors such as garlic Parmesan, Korean BBQ, mango habanero, soy garlic teriyaki and Yangnyeom, a sweet and savory Korean glaze. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 One of his earliest recollections of Michael is asking him for Starbursts — specifically the pink and red ones, his favorite flavors. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 Balsamic and black vinegars have more distinctive flavors and are harder to replace. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 However, their natural flavors guide them into different dishes. — Martha Stewart, 19 Oct. 2026 This process aids in the development of classic sparkling wine flavors such as shortbread, brioche, and crème fraiche as well as a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a sense of opulence. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 Problems emerge when those distinctive flavors don’t incorporate into the overall mix or too clearly smack of other artists’ sauce. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 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
  • At the intimate, reservations-only Sala Gaspare, named for Campari’s founder, the drinks reimagine the aromas and ingredients that make up his iconic bitter.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Their 2021 Pogetto di Sopra Alleanza is exceptionally well made with aromas of vanilla, cherry, and red plum.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Even nicotine-free formulas contain flavorings and solvent agents like propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Later that day, at the other end of the sprawling coastal city, an inspection team arrived unannounced at a factory for food flavorings and bakery additives.
    — Zishaan a Latif, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • What makes lifestyle trends from the region particularly appealing globally is the foundations on which they’re built.
    — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Smilow says a few entrepreneurial trends are taking over college campuses.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Oct. 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
  • As the tiny village fell into disrepair and the locals forgot about the gas-station man and his quirky hobby, stories of hauntings and spooky auras became commonplace.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
  • They’re paired with 3D candy corn, shadowy auras, and slick chrome spiderwebs.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Yet bubbles do not burst entirely of their own accord; investment crazes don’t wane because fundamentals suddenly change.
    — RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Similar to fashion crazes like poodle skirts, many of the top baby names for girls in the 1950s have fallen out of style.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The breakthrough underpins modern drug development, because mirror-image versions of the same molecule can behave differently in the body — and can even produce different smells.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As levels drop, the body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, triggering more frequent hot flashes and sweating that mixes with skin bacteria to produce stronger or unfamiliar smells.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Tyson offered up his thoughts and enthusiasms on this remarkable investigatory tool.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • 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

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“Flavors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavors. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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