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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
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Saffron Saffron is a bright yellow spice that adds rich flavor to rice dishes.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
These adorable shortbread cookies are flavored with lemon oil and get their bright yellow color from turmeric.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The banana mille-feuille, is similar in flavor to the traditional French layered pastry dish, but it’s turned on its side and served with creamy marshmallow ice cream.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Saffron Saffron is a bright yellow spice that adds rich flavor to rice dishes.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
While not a true sage that can flavor your dishes in the kitchen, Russian sage is a perennial shrub that belongs in your garden.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
These adorable shortbread cookies are flavored with lemon oil and get their bright yellow color from turmeric.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
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As if the architecture alone is not enough to book this listing, its status as the former home of French poet and screenwriter Jacques Prévert adds an aura of literary mystique.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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As to the actual debate, there was an aura of unreality among the Democrats.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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One visible consequence of this administrative action was the reformulation of traditional root beer, which shifted from sassafras to artificial or alternative flavorings, often derived from wintergreen.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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Instead, whole grains and foods are dissembled into molecules which, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings and gluelike emulsifiers, are heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Santa Fe Dry Goods is about having extremely good taste, providing a place where a mix of generations wearing natural-fiber outfits can shop.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, Sarwer noted that physiological senses like taste can vary a lot from person to person at baseline.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
28 Apr. 2026
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Chandeliers are Timeless Trendy statement lights tend to have a short shelf life, and the French often embrace interior design trends through accessories like art rather than fixtures.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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Now, local leaders and realtors are hoping that outreach and education for potential Black buyers could be the key to reversing the trend.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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But to spice things up a bit, Megan's fans are hiring Etsy witches to curse Klay and destroy his basketball career.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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From there, the fries are spiced with Shake Shack's hot pepper blend of hot pepper blend of cayenne, garlic, and paprika.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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As the story goes, Christopher Columbus was first drawn to the continent’s shores by the strong, cinnamon-like aroma of the sassafras tree.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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In early April, Ulta CEO Kecia Steelman told Yahoo Finance that the company is seeing more consumers buying hair treatment products as part of the GLP-1 craze.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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This month’s new releases include a body horror film that takes aim at the GLP-1 dieting craze, a communist multiverse adventure and a character study about high-level art forgery.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
1 May 2026
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The atmosphere is one of discontent and distraction.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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This outdoor venue, with a floor pit and seating for over 16,000 guests, offers an electric atmosphere.—
Annika Trost,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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