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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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Recent Examples of flavors
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
The flavors, priced at $12 per pint, are being released a few weeks apart to line up with the show’s schedule.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
People should also limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, dyes, low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners and artificial preservatives, the new guidelines said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Smaller Desserts Served Family-Style Shared dessert spreads are on the rise, inviting guests to sample multiple flavors rather than committing to one large plate.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
For the 17th straight year, Kansas City Restaurant Week will highlight the flavors of the metro, with over 240 establishments participating.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
The Bazaar is a new three-level space that will offer cruisers the flavors, sounds, traditions and festivals from the destinations the ship visits.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
This sweet little holiday set features festive flavors like Eggnog Latte, Sweet Candy, and Caramel to get them in the spirit.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025
However, most people treat it as a vegetable in cooking due to its crunchy, fresh, and savory flavors.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
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What that means for the rest of us is new hotspots to visit, new drinks to sip and new flavors to explore.
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What Smells Mice Dislike Cinnamon While the smell of cinnamon is reminiscent of autumn aromas and homemade breakfasts, mice don’t feel the same way.—
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Thiols are responsible for the distinctive aromas of skunk spray and ripe durian; they’re also added to natural gas to provide a detectable rotten-egg smell at even trace levels.—
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Those can include cheese, cured meats, herbs and other flavorings in the dough.—
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New additives like preservatives, flavorings and vitamins were infused into them, and they were packaged in novel ways to withstand hard helicopter drops, wet beach landings and days at the bottom of rucksacks.—
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Last spring, the owners closed their downtown location and consolidated at 310 SW Blue Parkway in the Pine Tree Plaza, mainly due to the timing of the downtown lease as well as industry trends, Boehm said.—
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Together, these trends have turned industrial space into a cornerstone of national logistics and digital capacity.—
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Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit.—
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Deep red auras glow against a glossy black backdrop.—
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Labubus allowed fashion girlies to get nostalgic with their Birkins, the trad look swept social media’s most aesthetic corners, and the TikTok generation (following its near US ban) began farming its auras.—
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To find the source of lingering pet smells, Welch suggests investing in a quality blacklight.—
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Spraying and cleaning the interior surfaces will remove stains and prevent unpleasant smells.—
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Their online parlance is punctuated by empty enthusiasms, vicious aspersions, and obvious hypocrisies that rarely matter.—
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The Aztecs make their second trip to Phoenix in a month, this time to face controversial new conference member GCU in one of the nation’s most raucous home-court atmospheres.—
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Merciless, vile, and downright sadistic, The Rite delivers stunning entertainment that strays away from depending on shadows and eerie atmospheres.—
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“Flavors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavors. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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