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as in flavor
something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food the stew was too bland before they added the seasoning

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as in flavoring
something used to enhance the flavor of cooked or prepared food she thinks salt is the ideal seasoning for all batter-fried foods

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seasoning

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verb

present participle of season
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as in spicing
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored the chef seasoned the vegetables as soon as they came out of the oven

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as in preparing
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function her campaign manager has been seasoned by several hotly contested gubernatorial campaigns

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Recent Examples of seasoning
Noun
Manufacturers inject or coat turkey or chicken with a solution of butter, oil, broth, salt, or seasonings before packaging. Merve Ceylan, Health, 6 Oct. 2025 Also, research has shown this seasoning has antioxidant qualities. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Pepperoni Duo flavor features a combination of classic pepperoni and cup n' crisp, layered with mozzarella, sweet marinara, and finished with a cheese blend seasoning. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025 Feel free to keep things simple by seasoning with a sprinkle of kosher salt, or go all out with one of these spice blends. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seasoning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
Noun
  • Owners Nicole and Ryan Esch procure one of Indy's more approachable tap lists despite pulling from a wide range of flavors.
    Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Later, chugging string figures and portentous drones have the flavor of Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Maker’s Mark is an affordable bourbon that differs from others in that it’s made with wheat as the secondary flavoring grain in the mashbill instead of rye.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The chain has also recently reformulated its Member’s Mark brand to replace artificial food dyes and questionable ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, aspartame, and flavorings with natural options.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Leavy’s suggestions for spicing up baseball reflect the essence of spitballing—a pastime within a pastime.
    Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Expected Tile Applications While tried-and-true materials like subway tile are a classic for a reason, spicing them up by playing with size and layout can lend a fresh look.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Leave it in for at least half an hour or overnight, shampooing it out and conditioning afterward.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
  • This step is important to remove all gunk and stuck-on food before moving on to conditioning and shining the surface, according to Stein.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Tuesday was filled with intensive coaching and mentorship sessions with Walmart and Sam's Club merchants, sourcing experts and past Open Call alumni about scaling up production, improving packaging, and strengthening their financial and operational readiness.
    Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Aside from strengthening the body and improving posture, practicing downward dog also activates blood circulation and may improve digestion.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But there have been signs that Kim has spent months preparing for a major parade in the capital Pyongyang, potentially at night and involving tens of thousands of people, according to the South Korean military.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
  • From vegetables and berries to whole grains and lean proteins, the freezer aisle is full of healthy foods that can make preparing quick, balanced meals a breeze.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Belmont Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cheesecake Pumpkin spice fans will want to grab this seasonal dessert.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Winter Spiced Cranberry takes the classic lemon-lime flavor for which Sprite is known and loved and adds a touch of warming spices along with a just a hint of zingy cranberry flavor.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • These are intended for young players who are in the first team, or those from the academy who are training with Ruben Amorim’s squad.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • At the front of the room was Marin, then thirty, training her icy blue eyes on each person trying to stall.
    Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.

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