as in flavors
something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food
soup made with beef flavoring
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Recent Examples of flavorings
Unoaked Chardonnay is especially good with earthier flavorings, like mushrooms or squash.
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Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Add some lemon zest, or change the flavorings, maybe add a ripple of crumb topping in the middle—just makes a new cake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Juice and other flavorings are sometimes added during fermentation to create a different flavor profile.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
For instance, some varieties have added salt, sugars, or other flavorings.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Instead of bottled salad dressing, make a simple one at home with olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, a dab of mustard and other flavorings of choice, such as garlic, herbs, or honey.
—Michael I Goran, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
The Liquor’s base is Forty Creek whisky, along with dairy cream and artificial flavorings consistent with the cinnamon-bun profile.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Some may also contain natural flavorings such as lemons and cucumber.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
Next, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings, texturizers and glue-like emulsifiers, ingredients are mixed, heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Add some lemon zest, or change the flavorings, maybe add a ripple of crumb topping in the middle—just makes a new cake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Juice and other flavorings are sometimes added during fermentation to create a different flavor profile.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
For instance, some varieties have added salt, sugars, or other flavorings.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Instead of bottled salad dressing, make a simple one at home with olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, a dab of mustard and other flavorings of choice, such as garlic, herbs, or honey.
—Michael I Goran, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
The Liquor’s base is Forty Creek whisky, along with dairy cream and artificial flavorings consistent with the cinnamon-bun profile.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Some may also contain natural flavorings such as lemons and cucumber.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
Next, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings, texturizers and glue-like emulsifiers, ingredients are mixed, heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavorings
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Meals inspired by Mexican flavors will be prepared for you on site, and the stay concludes with a hands-on opportunity to personalize your own soccer gear for a special memento to bring home.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Mar. 2026
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When cooked, those flavors turn soft, sweet, and deeply savory.—
Kelly Vaughan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Her ingredient list is sparse—just shallots, spices, and coconut milk—but the result is so silky and rich.—
Shirley Parameswaran,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 2020 is a blend of approximately two-thirds Merlot and one-third Cabernet Sauvignon and offers aromas of cherry, brown baking spices, crushed violet petals, and black plum.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flavorings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavorings. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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