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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
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Then, Mercury and Jupiter both enter your sign (on June 8th and June 9th), bringing the spotlight straight to your aura.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 May 2025
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Like Taurus, Aidan is a romantic at heart and has a tenderness in his aura.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The items that come with the soda maker will determine the price as well, as some come in a bundle with items such as flavoring, extra bottles and more.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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The plain version of the chips got a high score, while the other, with a tequila lime flavoring, scored poorly.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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Visitors can book a tour to get a look at the farm, their milking parlor, the cheese kitchen and get a taste of their cheeses in the farm’s shop.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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The breed of hen that lays the eggs determines the colors, but the eggs' nutritional value, taste, and makeup are nearly identical.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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And the trends are happily going down, as this past May saw 54 shootings and 18 homicides.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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Investors will also be closely watching trends in custom ASIC sales.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The bag is available in a variety of statement-making colors and features tons of bling; grab it to spice up your current collection ahead of summer.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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The race In order to try to spice up the race this year, the sport's organizers mandated that every driver perform two tire-changing pit stops during the race.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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Game 3 is back in Sunrise Monday, and if Game 2’s Panthers watch party was any preview, expect a wild atmosphere.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Ultimately, professor Bayram says, the Gaziantep baklava known today was shaped by the local ingredients, the atmosphere and climate of the city — and by local chefs who were consumed with perfecting the recipe and passed that obsession along to their apprentices.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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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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Everyone really does gravitate toward nostalgia, memory-inducing aromas, and especially those that evoke reminders from summers past.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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