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
Noun
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These cupcakes are a more approachable way to serve up the flavors of the classic layer cake with a little less fuss.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by three new Chessmen flavors — Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Pecan — the board reflects a color palette of rich caramel and brown butter hues, while also incorporating a hidden compartment in the base that’s perfect for storing cookies.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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As well a wine list with plenty of Cretan and Grecian options, refreshing cocktails and mocktails capture the flavors of the mountain slopes, think tea, mint and lemongrass, with olive sugar and soda, or Tsikoudia (raki) infused with pineapple tea and spices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Pizza with an Indian twist Tandoori Pizza is a hit with its creative blending of Indian spices, sauces and toppings with Italian pizza.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flavorings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavorings. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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