as in flavoring
something used to enhance the flavor of cooked or prepared food the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments

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Recent Examples of condiment The blood-red remnant seen on cloth is visible due to the leftover light wavelengths that remain unabsorbed by the condiment’s chemical composition. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025 The deal was intended to help Heinz, which was founded in 1869 in Pittsburgh, expand sales of its condiments and sauces on grocery store shelves. Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025 The winning racers will represent their respective condiments in the finals, taking place during the seventh-inning stretch. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025 From Sriracha to Tabasco to hot honey, the world of spicy condiments is wide -- and harissa deserves a spot on your pantry shelf. Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for condiment
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Noun
  • The fundamental ingredients in this recipe consist of chuck or beef roast, butter, soup or gravy flavoring mix, ranch dressing mix, and pepperoncini peppers.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Our sweet flavorings are sometimes subtle, like the raisins in our picadillo and the pomegranate sauce that’s spooned into bowls of our noodle soup.
    Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • Eid, a Palestinian man who was born and raised in Jordan, imports his seasonings from the Middle East to bring another level of authenticity to his dishes.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Together with classic egg noodles, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, and just a few more ingredients, the rotisserie chicken pulls together the meal.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Chunks of Wagyu beef short rib served with smoky awaze sauce and a crumbly cheese called ayib speak to the city’s Ethiopian community, the largest in America.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The original doughnuts are covered in a rich chocolate sauce and first made their appearance on the Krispy Kreme menu last year, according to a Krispy Kreme news release.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The New Extraction Economy Early colonial powers extracted gold, spices and resources from distant lands while giving little back to local communities.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • One of my favorites was Seta su Luminara, which features modern Italian cuisine from Fabio Trabocchi, including an eight-course tasting menu inspired by the spice-trading history of Venice that comes at extra cost.
    Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Chef Enrico Crippa’s dishes are celebrations of the rolling hills of the Piedmont region and his love for herbs, flowers, and vegetables.
    Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Also on the menu will be a Transylvanian goulash, a hearty stew-like dish with peppers and herbs.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiment. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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