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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
Nicola Chilton, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Despite liking the tang of the frosting and warm spice flavor, the social media star couldn’t get over the raisins.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
But why limit ranch to dipping finger foods or flavoring everyone's favorite casserole?
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
As a result, the dishes at Jun’s have roots in North American Asian food, a cuisine Cheung says uses easy-to-source ingredients and nontraditional flavor combinations.
—Nicola Chilton, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Despite liking the tang of the frosting and warm spice flavor, the social media star couldn’t get over the raisins.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
The palate is intensely flavored with citrus fruits and a stone-fruit character, balanced by a crisp acidity and a dry, lingering finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
But why limit ranch to dipping finger foods or flavoring everyone's favorite casserole?
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
Noun
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The lingering fumes of attention and magical aura somehow still surround the oddball Rodgers like the cloud of dirt around Pig-Pen in the Peanuts comic strip.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Any positive vibe will be welcome and in stark contrast to the negative aura that engulfed last season’s NFC Championship reign.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dairy Queen: Mint Oreo Blizzard Dairy Queen is celebrating the holiday with the return of its Mint Oreo Blizzard, which features vanilla soft serve blended with Oreo pieces and mint flavoring.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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But as the industry has modernized, peat burning in whisky manufacturing has become less a story of adapting to resource limitations and more one of tradition and distinctive flavoring.—
Toby Ann Halamka,
JSTOR Daily,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Pur filter reduces prior taste and odor from chlorine, as well as heavy metals, like mercury and copper, and pollutants like pesticides, herbicides, and pharmaceuticals.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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His team’s crushing defeat left a bad taste in Merrill’s mouth, but the budding star has higher hopes for 2025.—
Jack Vita,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When Myrick’s home came with a barn door in the primary bathroom, her dislike for the trend heightened.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Selena Gomez is promoting her new album with Benny Blanco, which means a new spring manicure trend is dropping every other minute.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But don’t overlook more inventive plates like the crunchy yuca tostada layered with tuna carpaccio and spiced up with onion salsa.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Its long, arching leaves and small offshoots add a lively touch to any room, creating a refreshing atmosphere.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Smyth Tavern is a local destination in itself, thanks to its come-in-and-make-yourself-at-home atmosphere, its friendly service and excellent food.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Hall started the company during the early 20th century postcard craze, originally operating out of a bookstore in Norfolk, Nebraska, with his brothers, William and Rollie.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2025
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Those cautionary words didn’t keep direct-to-consumer genetic testing from becoming something of a craze, bolstered by publicity about celebrities responding to genetic indicators.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The wine offers intense blackberry, mocha, and cassis aromas with subtle earthy undertones.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Fresh zest infuses the seasoning with the fragrance and aroma of lemon and penetrates the salmon.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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