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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
However, in recipes where the onion flavor is meant to be subtle, such as in salads, dressings, or garnishes, chives can work well as a substitute.
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Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
The dressings and sauces were tasty and brought every bowl up a level.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
Far too often, video game adaptations of dense sci-fi worlds on the big screen have only produced fancy set dressings for one-note adventures.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The researchers also noted that the results could inform future development of dressings or sauces designed to enhance nutrient availability, pending further study.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Because these products were supplied to deli and food-service counters, some prepared meals made with the dressings may also be affected, even if they were not manufactured by Ventura Foods.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Fats and Oils Fats and oils are often used when either pan-frying or deep-frying food, or in dressings or marinades.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2025
This spice can be stirred into soups, curries, stir fries, marinades, dressings, and even the ever-trendy golden milk.
—Christina Manian, Health, 26 Nov. 2025
Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
The dressings and sauces were tasty and brought every bowl up a level.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
Far too often, video game adaptations of dense sci-fi worlds on the big screen have only produced fancy set dressings for one-note adventures.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The researchers also noted that the results could inform future development of dressings or sauces designed to enhance nutrient availability, pending further study.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Because these products were supplied to deli and food-service counters, some prepared meals made with the dressings may also be affected, even if they were not manufactured by Ventura Foods.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Fats and Oils Fats and oils are often used when either pan-frying or deep-frying food, or in dressings or marinades.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2025
This spice can be stirred into soups, curries, stir fries, marinades, dressings, and even the ever-trendy golden milk.
—Christina Manian, Health, 26 Nov. 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
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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
Cite this Entry
“Dressings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressings. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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