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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
Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Girl Beer is a 100-calorie light lager with 4.2 percent alcohol in blueberry-lavender and pineapple-yuzu flavors.
—Courtney Iseman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025
Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 May 2025
The pouches are often flavored and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and brands.
—Lucas Dufalla, Arkansas Online, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Just when guests thought the feast was over, plates of a chocolate mousse bomb were brought out onto the tables with a surprise selection of mochi balls in flavors of coconut, strawberry and mango.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Girl Beer is a 100-calorie light lager with 4.2 percent alcohol in blueberry-lavender and pineapple-yuzu flavors.
—Courtney Iseman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025
Verb
Piquant notes of ginger play tug of war with a sweet carbonated soft drink flavored with milk and yogurt in the Pickled Ginger.
—Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 May 2025
The pouches are often flavored and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and brands.
—Lucas Dufalla, Arkansas Online, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
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Look, this is Florida’s third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final, so this team has an aura of confidence that’s unmatched by most others.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Even a few states that don't normally have the chance to spot the auras, like New York, might be able to catch a glimpse.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Beyond a popular flavoring for coffee and ingredient in many baked goods, there are several potential health benefits linked to cinnamon including being an antioxidant, helping manage blood sugar, and having anti-inflammatory properties.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The strips are made with white meat chicken and coated with crispy golden-brown breading that contains a black pepper flavoring.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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From partying in a Nova Scotian kitchen to tasting Inuit cuisine while cruising the Northwest Passage, here are six ways to get a true taste of Canada.—
Renée Morrison,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
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The variant has similar symptoms to other strains, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or a runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Upscale Migration Recent data reveals a trend among luxury homebuyers towards semi-rural or gated communities, seeking a balance between privacy and urban connectivity.—
Loch Lloyd Residential Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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Criticizing health care funding in TV shows this season seems to be a trend, with The Pitt staff dealing with similar insufficient resources.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
14 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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Overall, Chen perceives the chicken and veggie burger craze as one bite out of larger societal shifts.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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Critics may have scoffed, but the movie, directed by Phil Karlson, was a hit with audiences caught up in the 1970s vigilante-film craze that included Death Wish, Dirty Harry and even Taxi Driver.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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On a warm summer night, the presence of two huge bakeries seven blocks apart on Edmondson Avenue must have made for some sweet aromas.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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This cake is delicate and tender, with sweetness and coconut aroma that cuts all the way through.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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