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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
Sodium—found in table salt and many condiments—plays a significant role in conditions like kidney disease, high blood pressure, and heart problems.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Clear out the old leftovers and expired condiments, deep clean the drawers, and use bins to organize produce and meats separately.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Utilize condiments like pesto or hummus for the base of your salad wreath, or opt to use ingredients to shape your base, like spreadable cheese, smashed avocado, or Dijon mustard.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Restaurants may also not provide condiments to on-site customers.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The farm’s seconds now fuel a line of preserves and condiments, which help bring customers to the market table every Saturday.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Several major food recalls were issued this month, affecting a mix of dairy, snacks, and condiments.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 16 Dec. 2025
Don’t forget to check the expiration dates on your food and condiments.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Keep an eye out for discounts on pantry staples like olive oil, coffee beans, and specialty condiments.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Clear out the old leftovers and expired condiments, deep clean the drawers, and use bins to organize produce and meats separately.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Utilize condiments like pesto or hummus for the base of your salad wreath, or opt to use ingredients to shape your base, like spreadable cheese, smashed avocado, or Dijon mustard.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Restaurants may also not provide condiments to on-site customers.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The farm’s seconds now fuel a line of preserves and condiments, which help bring customers to the market table every Saturday.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Several major food recalls were issued this month, affecting a mix of dairy, snacks, and condiments.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 16 Dec. 2025
Don’t forget to check the expiration dates on your food and condiments.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Keep an eye out for discounts on pantry staples like olive oil, coffee beans, and specialty condiments.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condiments
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Between lasagna-like layers of corn tortilla, ultra-creamy chicken, cheese, and Tex-Mex spices add up to comforting dinner straight from the oven.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Another good analogy is to think of the main ingredient—in this case, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec—as the meat of the wine, with small amounts of additional grapes acting as herbs or spices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Both anchovy paste and tomato paste can add depth to dressings, sauces, and pasta dishes; sherry vinegar is ideal for vinaigrettes and glazes; a jar of capers can elevate simple hors d'oeuvres; and chili sambals can bring the heat to eggs, marinades, and stir-fries.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
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They can also be blended into sauces or homemade energy bars.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Those can include cheese, cured meats, herbs and other flavorings in the dough.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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New additives like preservatives, flavorings and vitamins were infused into them, and they were packaged in novel ways to withstand hard helicopter drops, wet beach landings and days at the bottom of rucksacks.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Food can be made more flavorful with salt-free seasonings, herbs and spices.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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This hearty soup boasts a bounty of veggies and seasonings, including pumpkin or squash, fresh ginger, lime juice, cumin, and fresh cilantro.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Food can be made more flavorful with salt-free seasonings, herbs and spices.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Perennial herbs, in particular, germinate slowly and take a while to grow into seedlings that are big enough to transplant into the garden.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Condiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiments. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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