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flavor
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Definition of flavor
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Synonyms for flavor
Synonyms: Noun
air, ambience (or ambiance), aroma, atmosphere, aura, climate, halo, karma, mood, nimbus, note, odor, patina, smell, temper, vibration(s)
Synonyms: Verb
lace, savor (also savour), season, spice
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Examples of flavor in a Sentence
Noun
This dish has an unusual flavor. the hot, spicy flavors of Mexican food a dish with unusual flavor They sell 20 different flavors of ice cream. Grape is my favorite bubble gum flavor. The stew is full of flavor. She added vanilla flavor to the custard. I like the Italian flavor of the neighborhood. The film has an avant-garde flavor. Her performance adds flavor to the show.Verb
We flavored the cookies with cinnamon. I flavored the salad with herbs.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
That was just the barest flavor of 174 years of Scientific American—come and feast yourself on the full archive. — Scientific American, "Welcome to Scientific American Unlimited," 28 Aug. 2019 The moderate 6-mile loop hike samples several flavors of the urban trail system. — Mare Czinar, azcentral, "Everything's connected: Flagstaff's urban trails lead to Arizona Trail, national forest," 28 Aug. 2019 But the town is also home to a thriving arts scene, miles of outdoor trails and plenty of places to sip and savor the flavors of the region. — Trisha Boyer, USA TODAY, "The SoCal beach towns you shouldn't miss between Los Angeles and San Diego," 27 Aug. 2019 Raber heads the Werc Shop, a Los Angeles company that mixes terpenes from lavender, oranges, black pepper, and other plants to mimic the flavor and scent of cannabis varieties. — Carla K. Johnson, BostonGlobe.com, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 Raber heads the Werc Shop, a Los Angeles company that mixes terpenes from lavender, oranges, black pepper and other plants to mimic the flavor and scent of cannabis varieties. — Author: Carla K. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 Raber heads the Werc Shop, a Los Angeles company that mixes terpenes from lavender, oranges, black pepper and other plants to mimic the flavor and scent of cannabis varieties. — NBC News, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 The menu showcases the international flavors of Houston as well as Kuch's family's Cambodian heritage, according to the release. — Marcy De Luna, Houston Chronicle, "Former 'Top Chef: Just Desserts' contestant to open Koffeteria cafe and bakery in East downtown," 23 Aug. 2019 Two of the ramen bowls are crafted with the flavors of Mexico in mind, with ingredients such as corn, black beans and jalapeno showing up in these dishes and throughout the menu. — Lindsey Mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "Dragon King's Daughter New Albany's originality makes it shine over its Highlands sister," 14 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Black bass rests in a sauce flavored with saffron and fennel that conjures bouillabaisse; its smoothness summons a textbook bistro bisque. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: At Bon Temps in Downtown L.A., the brilliant desserts are only the beginning," 29 Aug. 2019 No Bologna Coney: Italian mortadella pork sausage flavored with pistachios and Mancini’s pepper blend, served on a buttered and toasted split-top bun, and topped with mild muffuletta olive and pepper salad. — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, "The new State Fair foods and where to find them," 20 Aug. 2019 Typically — but not exclusively — ratatouille consists of roughly equal amounts of eggplant, zucchini and bell pepper, flavored with onion, garlic and herbs. — James P. Dewan, chicagotribune.com, "What to do with summer’s bounty of tomatoes, zucchini and more? Make ratatouille," 13 Aug. 2019 Unfortunately for Kulick, sago jelly, a delicacy the villagers proudly prepare for him, reminds him of phlegm flavored with furniture polish. — Lucinda Robb, Washington Post, "As a language dies, who will mourn? Should anyone?," 9 Aug. 2019 Another favorite is the $3.45 Greentini, which, despite its name, is an alcohol-free serving of iced mango tea flavored with honey and cane sugar. — Khanh T.l. Tran, The Hollywood Reporter, "Drink and Dish: Patton Oswalt's Comedy Dinner, Miley Cyrus-Approved Vegan Hot Spot," 30 July 2019 Lupin offers one base: a vegan shio broth flavored with sea salt, garlic and ginger oil. — Lauren Saria, azcentral, "Why you need to try Mesa's build-your-own ramen restaurant — before it's gone," 29 July 2019 Bowls include tofu and rice vermicelli, sugarcane shrimp, goat curry flavored with coconut and lemongrass, and five-spice beef short ribs. — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, "Ambitious Bravery Chef Hall now open downtown," 24 July 2019 The franks are minimally processed and flavored with a handful of spices. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Smoked turkey franks keep processing to a minimum," 9 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'flavor.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.