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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
a birthday party whose Caribbean decorations gave it a tropical flavor
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as in taste
the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste
loved the deep flavor of the native strawberries
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as in trend
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 flavor
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Chicory Coffee Chicory coffee is made from roasted chicory root, an herb with a similar flavor to conventional coffee.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Dressing: Reserve 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil for flavoring lettuce.
—Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This summer, Kraft is bringing back another iconic flavor: Everything Bagel.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Chicory Coffee Chicory coffee is made from roasted chicory root, an herb with a similar flavor to conventional coffee.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
The bottom layer was flavored almond, middle layer chocolate with raspberry and top layer lemon.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Dressing: Reserve 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil for flavoring lettuce.
—Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
Noun
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His aura became an asset, one that marketers could learn from.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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But as the man who lived the city’s motto, ‘Out of Darkness Cometh Light’, his god-like aura shines as brightly as ever.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chewing gums are made from a rubber base, sweetener, flavorings, and other ingredients.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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High sugar and caloric content: Some protein supplements contain high amounts of sugars, flavorings, and other additives.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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McCarthy’s point is that Journalism got a taste of it today and came through it well.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Art cycles in and out of fashion, and nothing could have been less suited to twentieth-century taste than Boucher’s chocolate-box cherubs.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bucking the trend But there are some bright spots in casual dining.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Year-over-year crime trends As of April 3, there have been 28 homicides, down from 38 at this time last year.—
Nolan McKendry | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Geri Halliwell is teasing a Spice Girls reunion that could spice up your life.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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To add a little more interest to this story, Punk and Paul have been rivals here and there with the WWE, so the scripted friction spices things up a little.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The process not only ushered in uncharacteristic darkness, but unveiled the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Project Drawdown is renowned for identifying and promoting practical climate solutions to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Connecticut bat-makers weigh in on baseball's new craze, the torpedo; UConn hockey's rise, women's March Madness timing.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, share children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, and their daughter seemingly launched a friendship bracelet craze within the family over the summer.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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These fragrant groundcovers offer pleasing aromas and colorful flowers.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant’s lushly landscaped garden is ready to seat as many as 1,000 customers, and the aromas of cheese enchiladas and fajitas—recipes perfected over 89 years—fill the air.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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