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

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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

Goat & Rabbit I go there for any signature that Mari (Matsumoto) has created — any drink that has complex flavors but isn’t spirit-forward. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 The fan-favorite drink can be ordered hot or iced and features flavors of pumpkin, vanilla and spices. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Using his past experience as his touchstone, today at age 59, Arnett makes Tennessee brown whiskey his way, distilling multiple products, proofs and flavors — one sure to hit the mark with his customers. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 This combination of reposado tequila, mezcal, and Amaro Nonino is a slow sipper that pairs well with the rich flavors on the menu. — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 On the menu, an eclectic mix of Indian flavors and tandoor-style meats meant sharing was non-negotiable. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 The brand has previously offered seasonal flavors including Red Velvet, Pumpkin Spice, and S’mores. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Come make your own cup of lemonade using natural flavors found at the park. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 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

Straw colored in the glass, this wine has aromas of white flowers, green apple, honeydew melon, and lemon.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
This copper beauty serves up bold floral and citrus aromas, plus the signature IPA bitterness.

— Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of aromas

Noun

Starbucks invented the drink in 2003, and from its debut through 2014 the recipe contained only spices and flavorings, according to Starbucks.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
For aficionados of foams and flavorings, there’s a seasonal rotation of coffee concoctions such as the Lakeside Daydream, cold brew with a lashing of raspberry syrup and a cloud of pistachio cold foam.

— Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 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

The smells of jerk chicken, brats and hot dogs filled the air but the vibe of a festival quickly disappeared as attendees carried garden rakes, bleach and diapers.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Adding white vinegar and using the warmest safe water can help remove trapped smells and detergent residue.

— Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of smells

Noun

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
The movie thus offers a complaint about the end results of Putinism, not about the ideas—the emotions, the enthusiasms, the resentments, the hatreds—that brought it about.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026

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