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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
Made with tomato purée, vinegar, sugar and seasonings, these dressings inspired later favorites like bacon and tomato dressing.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Travers was covered in head-to-toe dressings before undergoing surgery and blood transfusions, 9News reported.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Use it for dipping bread, in dressings and marinades, or as a finishing touch on caprese salads and ice cream.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 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
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
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Travers was covered in head-to-toe dressings before undergoing surgery and blood transfusions, 9News reported.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Use it for dipping bread, in dressings and marinades, or as a finishing touch on caprese salads and ice cream.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 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
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
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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The menu will include bone-in, boneless and cauliflower wings with an array of sauces, including seasonal flavors; salads; possibly sliders and snacks; as well as a full bar.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Specifically, customers can choose from sauces like Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ, Buffalo Mild, Spicy Garlic, Buffalo Medium, Sweet Chili and Buffalo Burnin’ Hot or dry rubs including Lemon Pepper and Cajun-Style.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dressings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressings. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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