1
as in aromas
a special quality or impression associated with something
a birthday party whose Caribbean decorations gave it a tropical flavor
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2
as in flavorings
something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food
a dish that incorporates most of the trademark flavors of southeast Asia
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as in trends
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 flavors
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
One of my favorite bites was the summer jardiniere with tomato, eggplant and olive tapenade from Chef John Cahill of Augustine, a one-bite wonder that had all the right mix of flavors and textures.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Return to Tampa proper for dinner at your hotel’s Four-Star Lilac, where chef John Fraser blends Mediterranean flavors with seasonal Florida ingredients.
—Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
While customers are looking for healthier choices, Mundo said customers also enjoy new flavors.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Marry the flavors of pecan pie with a frosted layer cake for a decadent dessert that deserves a spot on your fall baking list.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Curiel also recommends the caffe de olla, which is bursting with cinnamon, for fans of seasonal flavors.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Popeyes has built a cult following around bold, craveable flavors, so bringing our heat to their wings just made sense.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Arone could stand to dial down the salt a bit in some of the savory flavors here.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
An ingredient called miracle berry at the top makes bitter flavors taste sweet.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
One of my favorite bites was the summer jardiniere with tomato, eggplant and olive tapenade from Chef John Cahill of Augustine, a one-bite wonder that had all the right mix of flavors and textures.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Return to Tampa proper for dinner at your hotel’s Four-Star Lilac, where chef John Fraser blends Mediterranean flavors with seasonal Florida ingredients.
—Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
While customers are looking for healthier choices, Mundo said customers also enjoy new flavors.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Marry the flavors of pecan pie with a frosted layer cake for a decadent dessert that deserves a spot on your fall baking list.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Curiel also recommends the caffe de olla, which is bursting with cinnamon, for fans of seasonal flavors.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Popeyes has built a cult following around bold, craveable flavors, so bringing our heat to their wings just made sense.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Arone could stand to dial down the salt a bit in some of the savory flavors here.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavors
Noun
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Welcome to this year’s Best of Beauty winners in the Scent category, a list that includes nine genre-defining fragrances, a solid perfume, two body mists, one delicious-smelling hair mist, two oils, and four home aromas.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The aromas of this wine - maraschino cherry, pink roses and sea breeze - are dazzling; there is great freshness, excellent complexity and significant persistence; enjoy this over the next three to five years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Add some lemon zest, or change the flavorings, maybe add a ripple of crumb topping in the middle—just makes a new cake.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Our sweet flavorings are sometimes subtle, like the raisins in our picadillo and the pomegranate sauce that’s spooned into bowls of our noodle soup.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Many professionals will share honest insights about industry trends and alternative entry points.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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As the Color of the Year phenomenon continues to drive kitchen design trends, with brands like KitchenAid announcing their own shade annually, consumers are increasingly reaching for colorful cookware as a way to express their personal style.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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This is due to essential oils that slowly evaporate as spices age, leaving them dull in flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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The New Extraction Economy Early colonial powers extracted gold, spices and resources from distant lands while giving little back to local communities.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, even if this is the case, scientists have suggested light molecules of silicon, like silane, should be found in the upper atmospheres of gas giants and brown dwarfs.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This is a fascinating find, as these conditions were considered part of the graphite-stability regime, where graphite-rich exo-atmospheres are expected to produce only flat spectra, not the feature-rich spectra that would appear if organic hazes were present.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their shared enthusiasms are utterly sexless.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Drew Barrymore Show airs weekdays on CBS.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
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The series premiere of About Face airs Wednesday, October 29 at 10pm ET/PT on TLC.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Our favorite feature is the lace trim below the knee on the skirt that makes this dress stand out among similar styles.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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The 122 rooms and suites are spread out among four buildings, each offering different styles and configurations.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Flavors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavors. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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