flavoring 1 of 2

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
New additives like preservatives, flavorings and vitamins were infused into them, and they were packaged in novel ways to withstand hard helicopter drops, wet beach landings and days at the bottom of rucksacks. Alice Callahan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 Maker’s Mark is an affordable bourbon that differs from others in that it’s made with wheat as the secondary flavoring grain in the mashbill instead of rye. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
Seeds are used in making artificial maple syrup and in flavoring certain beverages and tobaccos. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flavoring
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Noun
  • Rows of metal shelves display all sorts of treats infused with local flavors – a result of the mixing pot of cultures in Hawaii.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The greens, seasoned to perfection with layers of flavor, are a nod to heritage and the comfort of soul food.
    Essence, Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Chef Merito’s Limited Edition Seasoning Bottles Chef Merito is spicing up Día de los Muertos celebrations this year with the launch of their new limited edition Carne and Pollo seasoning bottles, a festive twist on the brand’s beloved blends that bring authentic flavor to every family meal.
    Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Flavoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavoring. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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