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
Add lemon juice and any additional extracts or flavorings the recipe calls for before gently folding in the cornstarch.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
Many family recipes call for other flavorings like onions, Worcestershire, tomato paste, and vinegar.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Rather than burn tobacco, e-cigarettes heat up a liquid consisting of nicotine, flavorings and additives that are inhaled as vapor.
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Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
One visible consequence of this administrative action was the reformulation of traditional root beer, which shifted from sassafras to artificial or alternative flavorings, often derived from wintergreen.
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Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
Instead, whole grains and foods are dissembled into molecules which, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings and gluelike emulsifiers, are heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
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Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
They’re made with flour, sugar, butter and eggs, whisked together with flavorings such as anise, lemon, vanilla and cocoa, then baked in a special device.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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
Juice and other flavorings are sometimes added during fermentation to create a different flavor profile.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
Many family recipes call for other flavorings like onions, Worcestershire, tomato paste, and vinegar.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Rather than burn tobacco, e-cigarettes heat up a liquid consisting of nicotine, flavorings and additives that are inhaled as vapor.
—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
One visible consequence of this administrative action was the reformulation of traditional root beer, which shifted from sassafras to artificial or alternative flavorings, often derived from wintergreen.
—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
Instead, whole grains and foods are dissembled into molecules which, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings and gluelike emulsifiers, are heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
—
Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
They’re made with flour, sugar, butter and eggs, whisked together with flavorings such as anise, lemon, vanilla and cocoa, then baked in a special device.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
Unoaked Chardonnay is especially good with earthier flavorings, like mushrooms or squash.
—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
Juice and other flavorings are sometimes added during fermentation to create a different flavor profile.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavorings
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With menus inspired by the seasons, rotating dishes, bold flavors and comforting classics adorn the menu, like their famous crispy fried chicken and their shrimp and grits.
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For local flavors, order the incredibly savory ackee and saltfish egg scramble.
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Our belle of the barbecue is a citrusy take on an American classic—beer-can chicken—with an ode to mojo criollo, a marinade traditionally made with bitter sour oranges, warm spices, and a heavy hand of garlic.
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The nose offers orchard fruits and rich whiskey notes, while the palate surprises with a Kentucky-style rye character, baking spices, and tropical fruit.
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“Flavorings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavorings. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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