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Definition of flavoringnext
as in flavor
something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food soup made with beef flavoring

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verb

present participle of flavor
as in spicing
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored try flavoring the beans with salt and oregano

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Recent Examples of flavoring
Noun
Aloe vera drinks, on the other hand, will usually have flavorings and always contain sugar or another form of sweetener. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026 Dunkin’s signature espresso melds with a mocha swirl and raspberry flavoring, and the drink is topped off with dreamy Chocolate Cold Foam. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Plus line consists of food-flavoring essential oils that are pure enough to ingest (only in the instructed amounts). Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026 Try flavoring the gravy with different herbs, spices, and aromatics such as garlic and onions. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flavoring
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Noun
  • Southerners are so adept at whipping up this recipe, that they've been known to add in some extra flavor boosters like chocolate or bourbon to kick things up a notch.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Chicken broth makes up all of the liquid for this gumbo, so choose one with good flavor.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The outfield was shrunk, spicing up all games.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Netflix is spicing up its documentary slate with a new film about the Red Hot Chili Peppers, set to premiere on March 20.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026

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“Flavoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavoring. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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