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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
Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
Snack Wraps came back to menus nationwide on July 10 in two flavors: Spicy and Ranch.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
The Morning Biscuit with an egg bake flavored with onions, red peppers and pepper jack cheese is also $7.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
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Noun
Many among us have been tempted by the ooey, gooey texture or the perfect sweet flavor to go for multiple little treats.
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
Snack Wraps came back to menus nationwide on July 10 in two flavors: Spicy and Ranch.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Tofu scramble instead of eggs, flavored with turmeric, black salt, nutritional yeast, and veggies.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
The Morning Biscuit with an egg bake flavored with onions, red peppers and pepper jack cheese is also $7.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
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The disgust stems both from that aura of obliviousness and from a retrospective knowledge that the sincerity of late-two-thousands indie music was quickly co-opted into a more commercial version of itself.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
13 Aug. 2025
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But the aura of deep spirituality and tangible, 1,000-year history is impressive.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Aug. 2025
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Grab oysters in any preparation: grilled, steamed, baked, and raw off the shell with specific international flavorings.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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The festival boasts stunning artisan ice creams, moreish fudge, chunky flapjack and macarons for those with a sweet tooth, plus delicious drink brands with unique flavorings.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Rather than appealing to the specific tastes of one client, home stagers must make a space as enticing to as many people as possible.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Lynch family dug a well on their property and discovered the water had a funny taste.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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The poster of that video told Newsweek the fire was probably part of a TikTok trend where people light items on fire in Walmart.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Experts say the trend is even more pronounced in South Florida, as homeowners face pressure from insurers and storm season deadlines, leading to a significant increase in new roofs.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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There’s still more drama to spice things up on The Real Housewives of Miami, and the Season 7 midseason trailer gives a preview of what’s to come.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
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Although the chicken version is arguably the most popular, pork and beef variations are also available for those looking to spice up the classic.—
Maliah West,
AFAR Media,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Definitely visit Namba to get a real taste of Osaka's high-energy, high-wattage atmosphere.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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His introspective works would range from stories of ordinary life to more overt surrealism, their atmospheres tinged with dreaminess, eroticism and mysterious tensions.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
17 Aug. 2025
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Searches for boho braids have climbed over 5,000% on Google in the past month alone—and Mensah has seen the craze reflected in the growing waiting list in her salon too.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
2 Aug. 2025
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The shoes were usually worn by fathers or middle-aged men, but were then adopted by street style influencers, propelling the dad shoe into a hot fashion trend, with Nike, New Balance, Asics and more footwear companies leaning into the dad shoe craze.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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Tasting through five different wines (see tasting notes at end), I was struck by the heady perfumed aromas of each wine along with the velvety tannins and very long seamless finish with a touch of minerality.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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To compensate for the decreased aroma from the tea leaves during the brewing process, magnolia leaves and olive oil are added to enhance the flavor, giving it a dose of freshness.—
Maggie Hiufu Wong,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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