as in spices
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 condiments
Offer plastic ware, condiments, etc.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Toss all the condiments on there?
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 8 May 2026
In an April 27th post, one Reddit user shared their frustration upon discovering their local McDonald's had removed the drink station and condiments from the restaurant's lobby, complete with a photo of the new austere aesthetic.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Toss that into a baking dish, shingle frozen tater tots on top, and serve it with condiments like ketchup, mustard, and BBQ sauce.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Sweeteners and Condiments Most people regularly use sweeteners, such as sugar and honey, and condiments, such as salad dressing and mayonnaise.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Cody Peeler, standing behind a rice cooker and hot plate and next to trays of condiments, worried the aroma would offend the cafe’s clientele.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
The foods gaining traction are high-protein bases like chicken, eggs, Greek yogurt and cottage cheese — all mild and dependent on condiments for satisfaction.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
That demand for flavor has fueled a sharp rise in bold global condiments.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Toss all the condiments on there?
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 8 May 2026
In an April 27th post, one Reddit user shared their frustration upon discovering their local McDonald's had removed the drink station and condiments from the restaurant's lobby, complete with a photo of the new austere aesthetic.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Toss that into a baking dish, shingle frozen tater tots on top, and serve it with condiments like ketchup, mustard, and BBQ sauce.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Sweeteners and Condiments Most people regularly use sweeteners, such as sugar and honey, and condiments, such as salad dressing and mayonnaise.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Cody Peeler, standing behind a rice cooker and hot plate and next to trays of condiments, worried the aroma would offend the cafe’s clientele.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
The foods gaining traction are high-protein bases like chicken, eggs, Greek yogurt and cottage cheese — all mild and dependent on condiments for satisfaction.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
That demand for flavor has fueled a sharp rise in bold global condiments.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condiments
Noun
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The beef is seasoned with tandoori spices, black pepper and salt, then smoked low and slow until tender, pulled apart and served on soft bread with masala onions and Dhaba’s cilantro giardiniera aioli.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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Here, okra meets sweet corn, Cajun spices, and buttery garlic breadcrumbs.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The pineapple coconut curry from the Krishna Temple in Udupi, the dal from the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the sweet rice from the Jagannath Temple in Puri, and the modaks from the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai resonated with me far more deeply than the sauces I was taught in culinary school.—
Vikas Khanna,
Time,
13 May 2026
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The bowls can pull double duty and be used to serve dressings, sauces and dips as well.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
12 May 2026
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One visible consequence of this administrative action was the reformulation of traditional root beer, which shifted from sassafras to artificial or alternative flavorings, often derived from wintergreen.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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The grocer is ditching even more artificial preservatives and flavorings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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In addition to classic ingredients like crunchy celery and creamy mayonnaise, this version adds smoky bacon pieces and all the seasonings and ingredients that make a tangy ranch like buttermilk, parsley, garlic, and onion.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Chicken and rice are affordable, easy to prep in bulk, and simple to customize with vegetables, sauces, or seasonings.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Their strong scent and low growth habit make onions suitable companion plants for many vegetables, herbs, and flowers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Cilantro Cilantro also needs plenty of water to grow properly and should be kept far away from sage and other Mediterranean herbs like lavender and rosemary.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Condiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiments. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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