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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
Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
Each flavor was created with the perfumers behind Charlotte Tilbury’s fragrance collection that launched spring 2024, lending delicious, mood-boosting notes to each of the flavors.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 7 July 2025
In 2022, about 20% of the adult population in the United States, or nearly one in five, reported using tobacco products, with the market for novel and flavored products targeting adolescents and continuing to grow rapidly.
—Shalini Singh, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2025
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Noun
The soft dough, the gritty cinnamon and sugar, the rich icing and the buttery flavor running through: A good cinnamon roll is a special thing, especially for us Midwesterners.
—Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
Each flavor was created with the perfumers behind Charlotte Tilbury’s fragrance collection that launched spring 2024, lending delicious, mood-boosting notes to each of the flavors.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
Verb
Unusual color: Yogurt should be its usual white color (or whatever color it’s supposed to be if it’s flavored).
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 7 July 2025
In 2022, about 20% of the adult population in the United States, or nearly one in five, reported using tobacco products, with the market for novel and flavored products targeting adolescents and continuing to grow rapidly.
—Shalini Singh, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
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The goal is to continue to build his aura and mystique outside of the weekly WWE television grind.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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People who get migraines with aura—dots or zigzags in vision, or another sensory disturbance that typically occurs before the onset of a migraine—have long been told to avoid birth control that contains estrogen.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
16 July 2025
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Boca Raton resident Pam Duhamel, who is originally from London, purchases a can of Heinz baked beans, marmite (a yeast extract used as a flavoring), a bottle of Branston squeezable pickle, and a container of Coleman’s mustard.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Plus, the butter flavoring can contain compounds that can be harmful to the lungs.—
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj,
CNBC,
4 July 2025
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Selenium: Excess selenium may cause symptoms like a metallic taste, hair loss, brittle nails, nausea, and nerve damage.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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The signature flavor of this iced coffee comes from a mix of warming cinnamon, smooth espresso, and sweeteners that mimic the taste of the classic cinnamon-honey cookie.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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Even Major League Baseball hopped on the trend at Citizens Bank Park, where the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, Phillie Phanatic, recreated the moment with a feminine version of the mascot.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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The cycle can become so accidentally ubiquitous that the former kids who blissfully existed outside of whatever discourses these trends or bands started in their heyday wonder now, as adults, what was so bad about them in the first place.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
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Alas, there’s a month or so to spice up what should be the team’s most predictable position battle.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
22 July 2025
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McDonald’s has new breakfast sandwiches to spice up your morning commute.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2025
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The drink embodies the elated atmosphere of watching the band play live, says Panis.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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With only six months left before implementation, one wonders: Will it be further delayed? Forests play a critical role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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This simplicity and efficiency is a big part of the reason why rucking is the hottest new fitness craze.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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From classics to new crazes, here are the most popular spots to grab a quick and delicious chicken sandwich, according to Yelp.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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Hand-selected by Distiller David Bock, this latest release was aged a minimum of ten years and boasts the rich aromas of leather, plums, and a hint of apple.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Bright, medium purple; rich aromas of black currant, black licorice, peppercorn, mocha and graphite.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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