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as in flavor
something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food the stew was too bland before they added the seasoning

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as in flavoring
something used to enhance the flavor of cooked or prepared food she thinks salt is the ideal seasoning for all batter-fried foods

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seasoning

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verb

present participle of season
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as in spicing
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored the chef seasoned the vegetables as soon as they came out of the oven

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as in preparing
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function her campaign manager has been seasoned by several hotly contested gubernatorial campaigns

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Noun
Sprinkle in the seasonings (chili powder through salt and pepper), and mix well to combine. Randy Graham, Oc Register, 3 June 2025 Adjust seasoning and dressing to taste; top with remaining croutons. Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 30 May 2025 Unlike its liquid counterpart, this shelf-stable version is a versatile seasoning with incredible umami. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2025 Add seasonings, including white pepper and hot sauce to taste. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for seasoning
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Noun
  • Over-marinating can also overpower the natural flavor of the meat.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
  • Peel off the paper-thin skin and take a bite, and the flesh is an even more mysterious combination of flavors: tangy, tart, sweet.
    Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • These liquid flavorings beautifully reflect regions and seasons.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
  • The Feingold diet eliminates artificial flavorings, artificial colorings, and salicylates to improve behavior and learning in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • Our focus will be on strengthening our economy and making life more affordable for families across the state.
    Derek Slap, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Begin by heavily investing in prevention, focusing on strengthening defenses through firewalls, encryption, access controls and employee training.
    Kevin Lynch, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Special artist is also preparing to take on her first lead movie role as she was recently cast as gospel star Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who was one of the first to appeal to rock ‘n’ roll and R&B audiences, in Amazon MGM Studios’ Rosetta.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2025
  • As the case was preparing to go to trial, in May 2004, the parties settled.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The higher fat content is a nice counterbalance to the richness of the tea and spices, but also lends the drink a better, less watery consistency.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
  • This uncut, unfiltered whiskey clocks in at 126 proof and is a superlative example of Kentucky-style rye that expertly balances notes of sweetness and spice.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Verb
  • Begin hardening off the tomato seedlings a couple of weeks before the frost date in your geographical region.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
  • That statistic should serve as a wake-up call for any organization still focused on hardening its networks while neglecting the individuals who interact with them.
    Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But two years ago, the Diamondbacks exploited the three wild card system, qualifying for the postseason with 84 wins and then going on a magical run to the Series.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • His prior attempts at qualifying for Xfinity Series races, though only achieving a best finish of 28th at Pocono Raceway, have set the stage for this opportunity.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • And, despite depending solely on word-of-satisfied-mouths to promote the sauce, lots of people wanted it and want it still.
    Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
  • Plates champion some of the best local and seasonal ingredients for shareable dishes like white asparagus with pickled strawberries and goat cheese or bluefin tuna with garden peas and grilled padron peppers with pil pil sauce.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025

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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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