flavors 1 of 2

noun

plural of flavor
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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3
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
In 2009, the company tried to update its recipe to appeal to health-conscious moms, switching to all-natural flavors. — HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026 In recent months, Hershey’s has introduced new flavors to Reese’s, including one that pairs the candy with Oreo cookies. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 Aside from the Portuguese barbecue foods at their welcome dinner, their wedding meal featured several traditional flavors, such as cod fritters and sausage, while the mains were more continental. — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 If clams aren’t for you, the noodles also come in flavors like gochujang butter, soy sauce butter, truffle bulgogi, and black pepper tteokbokki. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 The fan-favorite drink can be ordered hot or iced and features flavors of pumpkin, vanilla and spices. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Using his past experience as his touchstone, today at age 59, Arnett makes Tennessee brown whiskey his way, distilling multiple products, proofs and flavors — one sure to hit the mark with his customers. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 This combination of reposado tequila, mezcal, and Amaro Nonino is a slow sipper that pairs well with the rich flavors on the menu. — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 The brand has previously offered seasonal flavors including Red Velvet, Pumpkin Spice, and S’mores. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 25 Aug. 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
  1. aromas
  2. flavorings
  3. trends
  4. spices
  5. auras
  6. crazes
  7. smells
  8. enthusiasms
Noun
  • Their Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of tobacco leaf, fennel frond, black plum, and black raspberry.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This copper beauty serves up bold floral and citrus aromas, plus the signature IPA bitterness.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • Starbucks invented the drink in 2003, and from its debut through 2014 the recipe contained only spices and flavorings, according to Starbucks.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For aficionados of foams and flavorings, there’s a seasonal rotation of coffee concoctions such as the Lakeside Daydream, cold brew with a lashing of raspberry syrup and a cloud of pistachio cold foam.
    — Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of flavorings
Noun
  • Recent trends are driving conversations among health officials about how to better track the consequences of a surging problem.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Nostalgia is one of the fastest-growing trends in the home design space right now.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 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
  • Pink auras over a white base mingle with colorful gemstones, while black accent nails, 3D stars, and swirling details make every finger feel like its own tiny work of art.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of auras
Noun
  • Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.
    — Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The Teddy craze was followed by a moral panic, as crazes involving kids inevitably are.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of crazes
Noun
  • While most people associate range hoods with smoke and strong smells, their role goes beyond that.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The other special effects, like the spurts of air that shoot out of the headrests or the smells that waft throughout the theater, were few and far between during this screening.
    — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • 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
  • The movie thus offers a complaint about the end results of Putinism, not about the ideas—the emotions, the enthusiasms, the resentments, the hatreds—that brought it about.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Definition of enthusiasms

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“Flavors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavors. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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