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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
John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Its stainless steel filter makes for a rich and unimpeded flavor, and its high-heat borosilicate glass carafe keeps those flavors intact.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb. 2025
Turmeric is commonly used to flavor food, and it's considered safe for most people when used in this way.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The housemade pastas deserve high praise for their thickness, their texture and flavor all on their own, so that the pleasure of pappardelle is increased by a wild boar ragù, and agnolotti contain sweet corn with crispy prosciutto and dash of chili oil.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Its stainless steel filter makes for a rich and unimpeded flavor, and its high-heat borosilicate glass carafe keeps those flavors intact.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
Once released from the pod, beans were separated from their pulpy outer coating, roasted, ground into a paste, mixed with water, sometimes flavored with chile peppers and honey, and served hot or cold.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb. 2025
Turmeric is commonly used to flavor food, and it's considered safe for most people when used in this way.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
Noun
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This digital detox will cleanse and calm your aura.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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And of course, no beauty splurge list would be complete without a sophisticated fragrance to elevate your winter aura.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Variations for Butter Cake This cake is mildly sweet and nearly a blank slate for your decorations and flavorings: Remove about three tablespoons of the flour and swap with use cocoa powder (such as Dutch processed) to make a chocolate butter cake.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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These include corn, corn syrup, artificial coloring or flavoring, BHT, BHA and meat byproducts.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This may have been the best one yet, giving Davis a taste of his own medicine.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Regardless of your particular tastes in Cochran covers, MacMahon hopes a deeper message comes through the film about dedication and perseverance.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The new Religious Landscape Study and an interactive online tool, based on research conducted in 2023-24, outline many major trends in the U.S. Generational differences such as the fact younger Americans are less religious than older ones drive many of the trends assessed in the study.—
Liam Adams,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Though still more Christian than the national average of 62%, the state follows a trend of more people identifying as unaffiliated with any religion.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Regarding the long breaks in between and during each game, which drew criticism from some of the players, Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving praised the NBA’s attempt to spice up the game.—
Homero De la Fuente,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Even hot wings can't stop Lady Gaga from spicing things up in couture!—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The four-mile-long stretch of sand is often uncrowded, boasting a quiet atmosphere for ultimate relaxation.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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This let the researchers detect the signature of multiple chemicals in the atmosphere of the ultra-hot Jupiter across different atmospheric layers.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That’s more than double the levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic and close to the record seen at the beginning of 2021, when the meme stock craze sent GameStop shares on a historic run before a massive crash.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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But on principle, the bacon-and-sweets craze has gone too far.—
Kathryn Varn,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His take, the curry shrimp burger, brings the bold aromas of herbs and Scotch bonnet peppers to a shrimp patty served on a warm brioche bun and topped with a mango pickled slaw, arugula, and a signature curry mango aioli.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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The sprays use essential oils to create nuanced aromas inspired by dreamy settings and are designed to fragrance rooms, sheets, and even cars.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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