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as in flavoring
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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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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flavor

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verb

as in to spice
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored try flavoring the beans with salt and oregano

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Recent Examples of flavor
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 See All Example Sentences for flavor
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Noun
  • This digital detox will cleanse and calm your aura.
    Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • These include corn, corn syrup, artificial coloring or flavoring, BHT, BHA and meat byproducts.
    BestReviews, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Eight years ago, the creative pioneer began tinkering with motion-capture cameras in hopes of finding a way to integrate taste and flavor into his works.
    Kristin Tablang, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The oil in the chips can also go bad if exposed to heat, which can affect their taste and smell.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Eliminating the Department of Education would worsen this trend by cutting federal funding to the schools that need it most.
    Judith Browne Dianis, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Drake and PartyNextDoor are here to spice up your Valentine’s Day.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Serves 8 to 10. Classic Spiced Nuts with Rosemary A crunchy nut mix spiced with chile flakes, paprika and rosemary means full-on flavor.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The four-mile-long stretch of sand is often uncrowded, boasting a quiet atmosphere for ultimate relaxation.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
  • These changes are a result of fossil fuel burning and carbon dioxide accumulation in the atmosphere.
    Ainsley Bock, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • But on principle, the bacon-and-sweets craze has gone too far.
    Kathryn Varn, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 4 Mar. 2025.

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