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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
Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Founded by Melissa Ben-Ishay in 2008, Baked by Melissa has taken the dessert industry by storm with its quirky flavors and collaborations.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
Innovations in enhanced peat burning efficiency and investigations into peat flavoring alternatives are just some of the ways that the whisky industry is decreasing its peat footprint.
—Toby Ann Halamka, JSTOR Daily, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Alessandro Palazzi, an expert mixologist, will serve drinks infused with Italian flavors and herbs grown at Highgrove.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Founded by Melissa Ben-Ishay in 2008, Baked by Melissa has taken the dessert industry by storm with its quirky flavors and collaborations.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
Caffeine drops are often flavored, which adds to their appeal to younger people.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
Innovations in enhanced peat burning efficiency and investigations into peat flavoring alternatives are just some of the ways that the whisky industry is decreasing its peat footprint.
—Toby Ann Halamka, JSTOR Daily, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavor
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Sunglasses on and joint in hand, Scott sauntered out alongside Uso with the aura of a ’90s wrestler — a picture-perfect moment for both stars.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
12 Feb. 2025
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László has this aura around him and the confidence of a genius and the arrogance of a genius.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
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This Winter All About the Spiked Peppermint Mocha Iced Latte The joyful sip includes espresso with chocolate peppermint flavoring and a shot of non-dairy creamer.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, chocolate flavoring significantly contributes to toxicity levels, the report found.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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Regardless of your particular tastes in Cochran covers, MacMahon hopes a deeper message comes through the film about dedication and perseverance.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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This may have been the best one yet, giving Davis a taste of his own medicine.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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At its core is Alice, an advanced AI guide that provides 24/7 personalized support while continuously analyzing real-time data from thousands of colleges, admissions trends, and student outcomes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Chinese travel trends China has been working on some innovative ways to get around – from the prototype for what could be the world’s fastest high-speed train to robot legs to make mountain-climbing easier.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Regarding the long breaks in between and during each game, which drew criticism from some of the players, Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving praised the NBA’s attempt to spice up the game.—
Homero De la Fuente,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Even hot wings can't stop Lady Gaga from spicing things up in couture!—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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For the eleventh time, the Super Bowl will be played in the Big Easy, but the normally festive atmosphere will include a somber tribute to the victims and the heroes of the New Year's Day tragedy.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Those are caused when the atmosphere picks up moisture from open water and then dumps it back on land in the form of snow.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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The latest craze is a supplement called NAD, which can supposedly bring youthful-looking skin and other health benefits—but does it really?—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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The net was removed in August after the craze subsided.—
Chris Lau,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
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The pit is located in the back of the dining room, so the aroma of the meat smoking permeates the building in the best way.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Loading your audio article Spanish music blares, crowds bustle and the aroma of savory and sweet treats wafts into every corner of Oakland’s Fruitvale Public Market, a space offering Latin American finds curated by small entrepreneurs for more than two decades.—
Sierra Lopez,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavor. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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