flavorings

plural of flavoring
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 Be mindful of the nutrition label when buying peanut butter or oatmeal and avoid varieties with additives, sugar, and flavorings. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026 The base is a Watermelon Lime energy drink, mixed with raspberry flavorings and lemonade. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026 Starbucks invented the drink in 2003, and from its debut through 2014 the recipe contained only spices and flavorings, according to Starbucks. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 For aficionados of foams and flavorings, there’s a seasonal rotation of coffee concoctions such as the Lakeside Daydream, cold brew with a lashing of raspberry syrup and a cloud of pistachio cold foam. — Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Salt and other flavorings also play their part, but acidity and fat are your foundation. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 As for these spices’ association with the mighty pumpkin, several cookbooks from the 17th and 18th centuries feature pumpkin pie recipes that call for such flavorings. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 From perfumes and synthetic flavorings to plastics and resins, acetaldehyde is a chemical used to make countless everyday products. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 The treat is made from blending water, sugar and fruit flavorings into a smooth dense consistency. — Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavorings
Noun
  • The juicy slab of brisket was roughly double the diameter of the plush biscuit, and the flavors mingled well.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Italy is a unique country where every city has its own identity, architecture, traditions, flavors, dialects and even different ways of life.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The ingredients that acidify or sweeten the drink also need to be dialed back in order to balance the mixture; many bartenders will include spices or other ingredients that provide nuance and complexity in the drink.
    — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • There are noticeable notes of brown sugar, molasses, honey, and toasted almond that kick off the palate, along with a cabinet full of baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Flavorings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavorings. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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