seasonings

plural of seasoning
1
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 Thanks to its textured surface, filled with tiny cuts, cube steak locks in seasonings, marinades, sauces, and breadings exceptionally well. — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026 The maroons adopted the pit-smoking technique of the Indigenous Taíno people and combined it with their own African seasonings. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Sweet, mild, and firm, red snapper can be roasted as Snapper Veracruzana, fried as snapper bites, baked whole with Thai seasonings, or grilled with lemon sauce. — Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026 Add salt and pepper, and adjust the seasonings to your taste. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Storage recommendations for aji-mirin and other mirin-style seasonings vary by product, so check the label for instructions after opening. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 Through fruit-forward hot sauces, vibrant seasonings and simmer sauces, Abreu invites home cooks to revisit familiar flavors or discover something new. — Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026 The rich, creamy filling combines tender chicken, vegetables, and seasonings, while the golden, flaky pastry baked on top adds a perfect crunch. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026 Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — steamed under a pastry crust and flavored with seasonings blended in India by Adi’s mother. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasonings
Noun
  • Originally opened in April 2021, The Golden Scoop offers classic and seasonal ice cream flavors as well as coffee and tea.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The overlap of flavors is part of what makes this recipe work so well.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Turntables are great for oils and vinegars, sauces, condiments, broths, and spices.
    — Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Still other ultraprocessed foods – including sauces, condiments and ready-to-heat dishes like frozen dinners – show no consistent links to people’s health one way or the other.
    — Garrett M. Broad, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Even nicotine-free formulas contain flavorings and solvent agents like propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Later that day, at the other end of the sprawling coastal city, an inspection team arrived unannounced at a factory for food flavorings and bakery additives.
    — Zishaan a Latif, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The local food, enlivened by a blend of 22 herbs and spices, is prepared over a firepit and brought to the table in clay pots.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Gently reheat the kari before guests arrive, letting the warm, heady spices fill your home before everyone gathers around the table.
    — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Thanks to its textured surface, filled with tiny cuts, cube steak locks in seasonings, marinades, sauces, and breadings exceptionally well.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Multiple bulk containers of sauces and dips in walk-in cooler nearest back loading area have unhandled utensils present in product for dispensing.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Tuna salad mashed into tender flakes, speckled with crisp celery, onion, and herbs.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Slightly west, Sultan-Epe lies beside a deep canyon, where a stream threads through thickets of mulberry, buckthorn, blackberry, and wild herbs—another improbable pocket of green in one of Kazakhstan’s driest regions.
    — Avantika Chaturvedi, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Seasonings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasonings. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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