Thesaurus results for FLAVORS

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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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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

These cupcakes are a more approachable way to serve up the flavors of the classic layer cake with a little less fuss. —

Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Inspired by three new Chessmen flavors — Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Pecan — the board reflects a color palette of rich caramel and brown butter hues, while also incorporating a hidden compartment in the base that’s perfect for storing cookies. —

Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 On the other hand, planting the wrong neighbors next to garlic can lead to altered flavors, stunted growth, increased susceptibility to pests, and decreased production. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026 The verdant burst is always welcome after a dreary winter, and the bright, fresh flavors of spring vegetables are like a breath of fresh air on the table, too. —

Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026 Friendly Flights are also available, featuring options like the Mimosa Flight, Secret Garden Flight with fruity and botanical flavors and the Caffeine Dreams Flight for coffee lovers. —

Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026 Birthday cake pops in various flavors were served, one per person please. —

Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Each cocktail is purposefully crafted, bridging flavors as with a slow-sipper featuring a split whiskey base sees bitter orange, curry leaf, and a bath of hickory smoke paired with the kitchen’s tender rogan josh shank, snappy papadum, and other hits. —

Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026 Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise. —

Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026

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Noun

The season brings natural aromas like florals and herbs that signal a new beginning.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
These pioneering chemists from IQUEMA also spearheaded other astonishing, detailed archaeological initiatives that determined the compositions of old wine and aromas of the Roman Empire and of the mortars used in the Domus of Salvius, in the present case.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026