as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
makes a flavorful broth
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Recent Examples of flavorful
For this better-than-delivery creation, our Test Kitchen took all of the freshest and most flavorful aspects of pasta primavera, and used them to crown pizza crust.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Cookbook author Cheryl Day swaps in deeply flavorful Luxardo cherries for the usual neon maraschinos, bringing a richer, almost winey sweetness that plays off the bright tang of pineapple.
—Cheryl Day, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Ripe bananas are sweeter and more flavorful in recipes.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
These small chops are a faster way to enjoy a classic lamb dinner; they're brushed with flavorful mustard and coated with garlicky breadcrumbs.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
This process begins at the surface and works inward, so the rind contains the highest concentration of the flavorful building blocks.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
This is the first time brisket — a popular, flavorful cut of beef used in barbecue dishes that is taken from the lower chest or breast of a cow — has been added to the Pub sub lineup.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
In Cafe Floretta, Pierangelini deftly transforms autumn vegetables into delicate, flavorful dishes like artichokes alla Romana and cauliflower steak topped with a perfectly balanced caper hollandaise.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
This is an excellent and flavorful barrel-proof bourbon that is never overpowered by heat and alcohol, and has become a fan favorite and collectible whiskey over the years.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Cookbook author Cheryl Day swaps in deeply flavorful Luxardo cherries for the usual neon maraschinos, bringing a richer, almost winey sweetness that plays off the bright tang of pineapple.
—Cheryl Day, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Ripe bananas are sweeter and more flavorful in recipes.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
These small chops are a faster way to enjoy a classic lamb dinner; they're brushed with flavorful mustard and coated with garlicky breadcrumbs.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
This process begins at the surface and works inward, so the rind contains the highest concentration of the flavorful building blocks.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
This is the first time brisket — a popular, flavorful cut of beef used in barbecue dishes that is taken from the lower chest or breast of a cow — has been added to the Pub sub lineup.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
In Cafe Floretta, Pierangelini deftly transforms autumn vegetables into delicate, flavorful dishes like artichokes alla Romana and cauliflower steak topped with a perfectly balanced caper hollandaise.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
This is an excellent and flavorful barrel-proof bourbon that is never overpowered by heat and alcohol, and has become a fan favorite and collectible whiskey over the years.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavorful
delicious
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Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Their 2022 Pinot Noir has enticing aromas of cherry cola, cinnamon, and red raspberry that lead to delicious flavors of cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and brown baking spices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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“Flavorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavorful. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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