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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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Beyond a popular flavoring for coffee and ingredient in many baked goods, there are several potential health benefits linked to cinnamon including being an antioxidant, helping manage blood sugar, and having anti-inflammatory properties. Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 The strips are made with white meat chicken and coated with crispy golden-brown breading that contains a black pepper flavoring. Raven Brunner, People.com, 14 May 2025 The items that come with the soda maker will determine the price as well, as some come in a bundle with items such as flavoring, extra bottles and more. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2025 The plain version of the chips got a high score, while the other, with a tequila lime flavoring, scored poorly. Maria Godoy, NPR, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for flavoring
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  • Over-marinating can also overpower the natural flavor of the meat.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
  • For fans of a crispy-but-mild Sauvignon Blanc, Liquid Light ($15) brings Washington State to the table with naturally lower sugar levels that lead to lower calories but not a flat, boring flavor.
    Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025

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“Flavoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavoring. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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