FLAVORS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

flavors 1 of 2

noun

plural of flavor

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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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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flavors

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verb

present tense third-person singular of flavor

as in spices

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 flavors

Noun

Problems emerge when those distinctive flavors don’t incorporate into the overall mix or too clearly smack of other artists’ sauce. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026 It’s currently offered in seven flavors including lemon lime, classic orange, cherry lime, strawberry lemonade, golden apple, Shirley Temple and root beer. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 There’s as much effort gone into the food as there is the drinks menu, and the esoteric array of tropical flavors straddles both impressively. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 At retailers and online, it can be found marketed in flavors. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Each starts with a carbonated drink base (except for the lemonade option), and through flavors, drizzles and creams, take on the form of a doughnut served at Donutology. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 Plush tannins support luscious flavors of purple plum, eucalyptus, and lavender with a soft touch of earthiness on the orange peel finish. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026 The pumpkin-spice flavors are back, the leaves are changing, and the MLB playoffs have begun. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026 Even with its own food traditions, Atlanta has historically made room for New York flavors. — Sheeka Sanahori, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026

Verb

Learn more about the yellow tin can that flavors our region’s seafood. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavors

Noun

The official tasting notes detail aromas of pear, apple, and sourdough on the nose, followed by agave nectar, cacao nibs, and toasted walnut on the palate.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
That warm, toasty scent hangs in the air at Masa y Taza, combined with the deep, smoky aromas of chorizo.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of aromas

Noun

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 flavorings

Noun

Netflix has lost more than 40% of its value since June 2025 amid concerns about engagement trends and a lack of breakout hits.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
In addition to El Niño, regional climate trends over the past 15 years show a clear signal toward warmer winters across Lower Michigan.

— Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of trends

Verb

Plaintiff Burlap & Barrel, for example, sources spices from across the globe, including from countries like Vietnam, Guatemala, Tanzania, Turkey and France—all of which have very different economies and workforce conditions.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
The design detail spices up standard summer uniforms by adding texture and a more exciting, intentional feel to, say, a denim-shorts-and-white-T-shirt look.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 June 2026

Definition of spices

Noun

Auramaxxing Similar to the trend of smellmaxxing, teens are taking to TikTok to increase their auras with the new term auramaxxing.

— Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Sheer, jelly polishes give the print a watercolor-like effect, while subtle auras add realistic depth.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of auras

Noun

Yet bubbles do not burst entirely of their own accord; investment crazes don’t wane because fundamentals suddenly change.

— RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.

— Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026

Definition of crazes

Noun

The breakthrough underpins modern drug development, because mirror-image versions of the same molecule can behave differently in the body — and can even produce different smells.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
As levels drop, the body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, triggering more frequent hot flashes and sweating that mixes with skin bacteria to produce stronger or unfamiliar smells.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of smells

Noun

Tyson offered up his thoughts and enthusiasms on this remarkable investigatory tool.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Two of Zohran Mamdani’s enthusiasms — better bus service and soccer — have, in the World Cup, found their moment of zingy cross-pollination.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 4 June 2026

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