savories

noun

variants or chiefly British savouries
plural of savory
as in herbs

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  1. herbs
  2. spices
  3. condiments
Noun
  • Instead of the traditional avocado, Pittol makes the pistachio-green Venezuelan condiment with labneh, aji amarillo paste and plenty of fresh herbs.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Our chef ladles out bowls of harira, a thick tomato-y soup spiked with beans, herbs, and spices.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of herbs
Noun
  • Flour, salt and spices were not labeled with the common name of the food.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The chicken is marinated with garlic, onion, paprika, and other spices before being seared and sliced.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of spices
Noun
  • Like all of the burrito-centric businesses popping up around Los Angeles, Pulido offers an impressive array of salsa and condiments to drizzle or dunk in.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Many also offer jams, jellies, sauces, syrups, honey, unusual condiments, barbecue and other picnic fare, along with attractive grounds for enjoying it.
    — Janet Fullwood, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of condiments
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“Savories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savories. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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