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as in sauces
a savory fluid food used as a topping or accompaniment to a main dish
tangy salad dressing that wasn't overloaded with corn syrup
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Recent Examples of dressings
Think kale, roasted squash, and cabbage—hearty, cold-weather vegetables that shine when tossed with sharp vinaigrettes, creamy dressings, or a little salty cheese.
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Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025
Hot dogs, pretzels, glazes, and dressings—mustard is a condiment of many uses.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Sesame oil adds a nutty taste; flaxseed oil is bitter and may pair well with sweeter ingredients in dressings.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
According to Sibia and Gill, the chain’s chicken is cut and marinated daily and its sauces and dressings are prepared in-house.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
It's also commonly used in dressings and marinades due to its acidity.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Each burger is served with fries or tots and includes unlimited access to Ruby Tuesday's Garden Bar, which features fresh greens, vegetables and premium toppings and dressings.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Instead, aim to use a variety of healthy oils for cooking and dressings, and eat sources of good fats like nuts and avocados.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Bad salad kits have sloppy cuts of vegetables, meager toppings and oily or single-note dressings that are either too salty or just plain bland.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025
Hot dogs, pretzels, glazes, and dressings—mustard is a condiment of many uses.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Sesame oil adds a nutty taste; flaxseed oil is bitter and may pair well with sweeter ingredients in dressings.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
According to Sibia and Gill, the chain’s chicken is cut and marinated daily and its sauces and dressings are prepared in-house.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
It's also commonly used in dressings and marinades due to its acidity.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Each burger is served with fries or tots and includes unlimited access to Ruby Tuesday's Garden Bar, which features fresh greens, vegetables and premium toppings and dressings.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Instead, aim to use a variety of healthy oils for cooking and dressings, and eat sources of good fats like nuts and avocados.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Bad salad kits have sloppy cuts of vegetables, meager toppings and oily or single-note dressings that are either too salty or just plain bland.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressings
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Their technique also involves working with a variety of unexpected materials like plasters, metallic powders and even coffee powder.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Paige makes her own plasters, adding her own pigments to a marble plaster base.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are seven sauces like that at the restaurant, and each one takes a minimum of two days.—
Joel Hart,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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Incorporate it into sweet or savory cooking sauces.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Dressings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressings. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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