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noun

ˈflā-vər How to pronounce flavor (audio)
Definition of flavornext
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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 flavoring
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 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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flavor

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verb

as in to spice
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored try flavoring the beans with salt and oregano

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Recent Examples of flavor
Noun
Perhaps one of the reasons that the Fizz was so popular was that it was consumed directly after creation, when its flavor and temperature and texture were at their absolute peak. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 The wine raisins have an earthier flavor compared to traditional raisins and still have their seeds, which Cates intends for consumers to eat. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
The olives are co-milled with Meyer lemons, also grown on-site, so the final product is actually citrus-flavored—no chemicals involved. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 Book a sunset seating and pair unctuous langoustine nigiri and wagyu tataki with beautifully balanced cocktails flavored with yuzu, Japanese ume apricots, and cherry blossom. — Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flavor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
  1. aura
  2. flavoring
  3. taste
  4. trend
  5. spice
  6. aroma
  7. craze
  8. atmosphere
Noun
  • The house offered symbolically fitting elements to the book‘s story and close proximity to the water, while also offering both a menacing and calm aura.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This changes when moving off-center past about 30 degrees, at which point the objects show a wide aura around them.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of aura
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  • Later that day, at the other end of the sprawling coastal city, an inspection team arrived unannounced at a factory for food flavorings and bakery additives.
    — Zishaan a Latif, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Be mindful of the nutrition label when buying peanut butter or oatmeal and avoid varieties with additives, sugar, and flavorings.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of flavoring
Noun
  • Over the past few years, that space has become much more crowded, with brands from On Running to APL to Deckers Brands’ HOKA to New Balance managing to meet consumers’ changing tastes.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Rice’s reputation as the rare C-suite suit with both taste and talent-friendliness followed him out of Disney to a non-exclusive production and co-financing deal with A24 for both TV and film.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of taste
Noun
  • The asymmetrical hemline of the sweater is right on trend and makes the whole look feel much more intentional, while the slouchy silhouette still looks polished enough for a coffee run after landing.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Both trends held true, although barely, as the Hurricanes needed two overtimes to survive another upset bid on a day filled with chaotic finishes and upsets.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of trend
Verb
  • The general trivia and straight clues are also tough, and there’s a good amount of novelty, including 11 debut entries, a few oddballs among them, and one utterly brutal misdirect that significantly spiced up my solving experience.
    — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The resulting meatballs were moist, herby, spiced, seasoned, spicy and just a joy to eat.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of spice
Noun
  • The sweet, woody scent of Georgia pines blended with the wafting aroma of sizzling hot dogs and hamburgers.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For nearly two decades, Pena and his wife have run a Dominican restaurant in Allentown, where the aroma of crispy pastelillos and savory rice fills the dining room.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of aroma
Noun
  • Matt Van Horn, an entrepreneur who co-founded the ridesharing service that became Lyft, has been tinkering with agents since the craze started late last year.
    — Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Randy Marsh, Stan’s ever-adventurous father, decides to check out the looksmaxxing craze and has his face rated by users.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • For solo diners, phone-free meals, unhurried pacing and intentional atmosphere can become part of the experience rather than optional extras.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This includes sea levels and greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere.
    — Simmone Shah, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of atmosphere

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