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as in flavors
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 condiments
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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Recent Examples of seasonings
Made with tomato purée, vinegar, sugar and seasonings, these dressings inspired later favorites like bacon and tomato dressing.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
For the most versatile purée, roast the pumpkin plain and avoid adding any oil or seasonings.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Black beans and pinto beans pair well with traditional taco seasonings and toppings.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
The Spice House Best-Selling Blends Set Produced by one of our favorite online spice shops, this set of Spice House seasonings is an easy way to deliver extra oomph to everyday foods.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Discussion of the callback inspection can start and stop with 20 dead roaches on the kitchen floor, one dead roach and two live friends on the rim of a bucket with seasonings.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Just before serving, stir in the peas and pancetta, taste for seasonings, and serve hot in large, shallow bowls.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
Try experimenting with your seasonings.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Cornbread dressing is a Southern specialty, with its American origins dating back to the early 1900s when African Americans developed the dish using leftover bread or grains mixed with seasonings.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
For the most versatile purée, roast the pumpkin plain and avoid adding any oil or seasonings.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Black beans and pinto beans pair well with traditional taco seasonings and toppings.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
The Spice House Best-Selling Blends Set Produced by one of our favorite online spice shops, this set of Spice House seasonings is an easy way to deliver extra oomph to everyday foods.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Discussion of the callback inspection can start and stop with 20 dead roaches on the kitchen floor, one dead roach and two live friends on the rim of a bucket with seasonings.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Just before serving, stir in the peas and pancetta, taste for seasonings, and serve hot in large, shallow bowls.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
Try experimenting with your seasonings.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Cornbread dressing is a Southern specialty, with its American origins dating back to the early 1900s when African Americans developed the dish using leftover bread or grains mixed with seasonings.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasonings
Noun
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What that means for the rest of us is new hotspots to visit, new drinks to sip and new flavors to explore.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The flavors, priced at $12 per pint, are being released a few weeks apart to line up with the show’s schedule.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sodium—found in table salt and many condiments—plays a significant role in conditions like kidney disease, high blood pressure, and heart problems.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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Clear out the old leftovers and expired condiments, deep clean the drawers, and use bins to organize produce and meats separately.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
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Those can include cheese, cured meats, herbs and other flavorings in the dough.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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New additives like preservatives, flavorings and vitamins were infused into them, and they were packaged in novel ways to withstand hard helicopter drops, wet beach landings and days at the bottom of rucksacks.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Between lasagna-like layers of corn tortilla, ultra-creamy chicken, cheese, and Tex-Mex spices add up to comforting dinner straight from the oven.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Another good analogy is to think of the main ingredient—in this case, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec—as the meat of the wine, with small amounts of additional grapes acting as herbs or spices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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The menu will include bone-in, boneless and cauliflower wings with an array of sauces, including seasonal flavors; salads; possibly sliders and snacks; as well as a full bar.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Specifically, customers can choose from sauces like Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ, Buffalo Mild, Spicy Garlic, Buffalo Medium, Sweet Chili and Buffalo Burnin’ Hot or dry rubs including Lemon Pepper and Cajun-Style.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Food can be made more flavorful with salt-free seasonings, herbs and spices.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Perennial herbs, in particular, germinate slowly and take a while to grow into seedlings that are big enough to transplant into the garden.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Seasonings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasonings. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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