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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
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Or, cozy up at the tiny yet charming Por Qué No? Café, where bold flavors and warm ambiance await.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Kim wasn’t referring to the top of a shaker for a condiment used to flavor food.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 16 May 2025
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Noun
The lovely flavor is derived from the addition of brown butter and almond flour.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Or, cozy up at the tiny yet charming Por Qué No? Café, where bold flavors and warm ambiance await.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Verb
For the record, Raja refuses to buy the stale debate, sometimes raised by pizza fanatics, that South Florida water can’t flavor the crust like New York water can.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Kim wasn’t referring to the top of a shaker for a condiment used to flavor food.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
Noun
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The aura is a hip, wide-open two-floor plan that breaks down traditional barriers, is inclusive and invites collaboration.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Despite this, there is one thing that Hogan did unbelievably well that many WWE Superstars have trouble matching to this day: his aura and presentation.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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In recent years, the tequila world has been rocked by debates over additives—glycerin, sweeteners, and artificial flavorings used to mask poor quality or speed up production.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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But most commercial ginger ale beverages do not contain any actual ginger, just artificial flavorings.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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For a taste of the unusual, check out the Burger King in Kayenta, Arizona, which is home to a mini museum honoring the Navajo Code Talkers, who helped transmit secret messages to Allied forces during World War II.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But Italian beef will be the main draw as Buona brings a taste of Chicago to places that have only seen it on TV.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Does the trend toward later retirement bode well or ill for American society?—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Use data to flag trends, forecast cash flow and guide decisions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Some people spice it up with shoe charms and even laces, so the possibilities for personalization are endless.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Ryan teases that Can’t Get Enough still includes all of the steam and spice her books are known for (the author even has her own Spotify playlist of her favorite audiobooks too).—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Fans both in person and online noted the electric atmosphere of the concert.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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It was therefore expected that — even if tentative — the detection of a potential biomarker in the atmosphere of an exoplanet would have extensive coverage.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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GameStop’s share price has exploded almost 70% since its early April fund raising announcement and is now trading at levels not seen since the tail end of the meme stock craze in 2022.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Milliner believes there is a practical side to the poultry craze as consumers increasingly seek out satisfying and affordable alternatives amid rising beef prices.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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This stunning wine is salmon colored in the glass with enticing aromas of apple, cherry blossom, and honeysuckle.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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That’s all thanks to the Maillard reaction, which occurs when sugars interact with the amino acids of proteins to create new, delicious flavors and aroma compounds, and also heightens the umami.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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