condiments

plural of condiment
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 Still other ultraprocessed foods – including sauces, condiments and ready-to-heat dishes like frozen dinners – show no consistent links to people’s health one way or the other. — Garrett M. Broad, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026 Like all of the burrito-centric businesses popping up around Los Angeles, Pulido offers an impressive array of salsa and condiments to drizzle or dunk in. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 Many also offer jams, jellies, sauces, syrups, honey, unusual condiments, barbecue and other picnic fare, along with attractive grounds for enjoying it. — Janet Fullwood, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026 Founded in 1998, Mitsuwa Market offers an array of authentic Japanese ingredients, including high-grade rice, miso, seaweed, snacks and condiments. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Wipe Up Spills Right Away Those small spills—from juice, condiments, or dairy—are often the sticky culprits. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Squeeze bottles are also helpful for storing and dispensing homemade condiments (think spicy mayo) or syrups for coffee or cocktails. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 Inspectors also found milk at 60 degrees and raw beef stored above condiments and milk. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 This may be the only pho that needs no garnishes or condiments. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condiments
Noun
  • Containers of single service articles are reused to hold spices.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Miessein realized that people in search of fresh African and Caribbean foods, spices and other goods had to drive to Charlotte.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Portioned cups of sauces, dressings have some sort of liquid sitting on the lids from an unknown source.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • How to Fix Different Types of Broken Sauces Regardless of their ingredients, all sauces can break.
    — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Later that day, at the other end of the sprawling coastal city, an inspection team arrived unannounced at a factory for food flavorings and bakery additives.
    — Zishaan a Latif, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Be mindful of the nutrition label when buying peanut butter or oatmeal and avoid varieties with additives, sugar, and flavorings.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — steamed under a pastry crust and flavored with seasonings blended in India by Adi’s mother.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Some people add a variety of spices or seasonings, but some don’t.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Lavender, rosemary, jasmine, mint and eucalyptus bring scent and texture, and the herbs can migrate to the kitchen.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Lavender, rosemary, jasmine, mint and eucalyptus, with herbs doubling as a kitchen garden.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Condiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiments. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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