FLAVORS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

flavors 1 of 2

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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flavors

2 of 2

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

Yugen also makes its fruit purees daily, which are usually served on top of its matcha, which includes strawberry, mango, ube and banana flavors. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The much more specific official tasting notes include flavors like grassy olive oil, maple walnut ice cream, green grape, and root beer barrels. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026 The tiny, beautiful shop is shiny with white tile, stainless steel, and pale wood, and one wall is stacked with candy whose intricate designs and rainbow flavors produce an infinite variety. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 During Saturday’s cooking demonstration, Verna didn’t just stick to Haitian flavors. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026 In my mind, Spooky Season music comes in two distinct flavors. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 25 Oct. 2026 Lofoten Gardsysteri is a biodynamic, organic dairy farm that aims to make the best possible use of local resources and distinct flavors. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 Lay’s is bringing some familiar holiday flavors to the snack aisle this season with five limited-edition varieties inspired by traditional dishes and desserts. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 It’s filled with 24 days of shortbread treats in shapes like rounds, hearts, and the classic bar, plus flavors like chocolate chip and salted caramel to make the holiday season extra sweet. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 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

Noun

At the intimate, reservations-only Sala Gaspare, named for Campari’s founder, the drinks reimagine the aromas and ingredients that make up his iconic bitter.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Their 2021 Pogetto di Sopra Alleanza is exceptionally well made with aromas of vanilla, cherry, and red plum.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of aromas

Noun

Even nicotine-free formulas contain flavorings and solvent agents like propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Later that day, at the other end of the sprawling coastal city, an inspection team arrived unannounced at a factory for food flavorings and bakery additives.

— Zishaan a Latif, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of flavorings

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

As the tiny village fell into disrepair and the locals forgot about the gas-station man and his quirky hobby, stories of hauntings and spooky auras became commonplace.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
They’re paired with 3D candy corn, shadowy auras, and slick chrome spiderwebs.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of auras

Noun

Yet bubbles do not burst entirely of their own accord; investment crazes don’t wane because fundamentals suddenly change.

— RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
Similar to fashion crazes like poodle skirts, many of the top baby names for girls in the 1950s have fallen out of style.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of crazes

Noun

Part of Voelkl’s job as a master and Senior Perfumer is to guide the research around the research and preservation of certain smells.

— Arabelle Sicardi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026
Expanding that connection to the variety of smells people encounter daily remains the next challenge.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of smells

Noun

Tyson offered up his thoughts and enthusiasms on this remarkable investigatory tool.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of enthusiasms

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