as in flavoring
something used to enhance the flavor of cooked or prepared food the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments

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Recent Examples of condiment This recipe is so good thanks to the condiments that help bring it alive–horseradish, mayonnaise, mustard. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 July 2025 Once again, people feel strongly about French fries and their condiments. Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025 Victims of soggy bread, skimpy meat, and lackluster toppings or condiments can agree - a great sandwich is so much better than a mediocre one. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 In terms of condiments, the classic choice is ketchup! Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for condiment
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Noun
  • Grab oysters in any preparation: grilled, steamed, baked, and raw off the shell with specific international flavorings.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
  • The festival boasts stunning artisan ice creams, moreish fudge, chunky flapjack and macarons for those with a sweet tooth, plus delicious drink brands with unique flavorings.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • Many spice blends also incorporate coriander, including African, South American, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Spanish seasonings, such as baharat, dukkah, Madras curry powder, and korma curry paste.
    Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Use the shell as a cup and fill it with a mixture of olive oil, seasonings, squash strands, and pasta sauce, then top with pepperoni and cheese.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The spicy jerk chicken had a marinated sauce that gave it a pungent hotness.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Double Grey Ghost burgers ($14) include two quarter-pound patties, its ghost sauce, iceberg lettuce and American cheese.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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  • In total, Klan dues paying membership in its peak year of 1925 was between four and five million, not counting the sugar and spice women’s auxiliary groups.
    Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2025
  • My pimento cheese sandwich was a delicious mix of the traditional tangy cheese, mayonnaise and red pepper with just a hint of sweet and spice from the hot honey.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • Stirred with a little garlic, butter and fishy bonito flakes, everything but the skin of the squash is served with the cavatelli and topped with anchovies, lemon zest and drizzled herb oil that add acidity and fragrance to the savory sauce.
    Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Here are a few of our favorite ways to incorporate watermelon rind into new dishes: Quick pickles: Slice and soak in a vinegar brine with spices and herbs for a tangy snack or sandwich topper.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025

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“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiment. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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