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
While some condiments last for months or even years before opening, after opening, exposure to air, moisture, and contaminated utensils can speed up spoilage.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 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
Customers started using the African condiments on their barbecue—and the Hickses loved the fusion.
—Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
No hot water baths or pressure canning, the technique uses modern day refrigerators and freezers to store small batches of homemade jams, condiments and spreads, plus chutneys, pickles, relishes and ketchups.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Or add sparkle with a stash of condiments at the office, like hot sauce, vinegar, hot honey, Tajín, everything bagel seasoning and furikake.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Gandhi has been visible and usually available for the cameras, offering nothing of substance except vowing not to forget the condiments the next time.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Minimum-effort products that deliver maximum rewards from the stars shot up this year, from Glen Powell's entry into condiments and Martha Stewart's latest seasoning blend.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 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
Customers started using the African condiments on their barbecue—and the Hickses loved the fusion.
—Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
No hot water baths or pressure canning, the technique uses modern day refrigerators and freezers to store small batches of homemade jams, condiments and spreads, plus chutneys, pickles, relishes and ketchups.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Or add sparkle with a stash of condiments at the office, like hot sauce, vinegar, hot honey, Tajín, everything bagel seasoning and furikake.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Gandhi has been visible and usually available for the cameras, offering nothing of substance except vowing not to forget the condiments the next time.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Minimum-effort products that deliver maximum rewards from the stars shot up this year, from Glen Powell's entry into condiments and Martha Stewart's latest seasoning blend.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condiments
Noun
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Chai Tea Chai tea is a blend of black tea and spices like ginger, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon, that’s commonly enjoyed with milk and a sweetener.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
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Canned pumpkin is typically best when baking from scratch, especially when your recipe specifies exact amounts of sugar and spices.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Its Tie-Dye pizza, made with tomato, vodka and pesto sauces, nods to both Italian American heritage and modern experimentation.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The new restaurant will mark the return of her popular enchilada restaurant with artisan sauces.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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The chain has also recently reformulated its Member’s Mark brand to replace artificial food dyes and questionable ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, aspartame, and flavorings with natural options.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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While Amazon sales may be enough to stay afloat, placing all its seasonings into one virtual storefront can hamstring a fledgling business in the long term.—
Mara Weinraub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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Shatteringly-crisp breading and tender meat are non-negotiables, but chefs also love to experiment with creative seasonings, international ingredients, and varying levels of heat.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Their taste can be subdued by pairing them with ingredients like herbs and lemon juice, and they can be used in place of almost any fish.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Season with herbs, lemon, or spices instead of butter and salt.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Condiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiments. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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