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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 some lemon zest, or change the flavorings, maybe add a ripple of crumb topping in the middle—just makes a new cake.
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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
Not everyone has a thing for boba tea, the popular Asian drink filled with tapioca balls and other flavorings.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
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
Not everyone has a thing for boba tea, the popular Asian drink filled with tapioca balls and other flavorings.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavorings
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The brand’s model — rotating weekly flavors, oversized cookies, a pink box designed for unboxing content — was built for social media virality.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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This open-air, poolside and ocean-view dining patio is helmed by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, serving dishes that blend Spanish, Caribbean, and South American flavors.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Flavored with fresh garlic, ginger, and warm spices like garam masala and Kashmiri chile powder, the yogurt coats every nook and cranny of the vegetables, helping each floret develop beautiful caramelization.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Corned beef starts with fresh beef brisket and a curing brine that includes salt, spices, and sugar.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flavorings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavorings. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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