as in spices
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 condiments
This includes liquids and liquidy things, such as any drink, yogurt, syrup, soup, jams and jellies, condiments, or anything jarred in oil, as well as spreadables like nut butters, pâté, creamy cheeses, frosting, and dips and spreads such as hummus.
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Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Nosrat devotes a whole chapter of Good Things to homemade condiments, components, and toppings.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The company features iconic product names such as Heinz ketchup, Grey Poupon mustard, and a portfolio of hot sauces, dressings, and condiments.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
While Bills Mafia holds dear traditions like smashing into tables and dousing a superfan in condiments before games, the group also developed a philanthropic bent.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Not all condiments are created equal.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 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
Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Nosrat devotes a whole chapter of Good Things to homemade condiments, components, and toppings.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The company features iconic product names such as Heinz ketchup, Grey Poupon mustard, and a portfolio of hot sauces, dressings, and condiments.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
While Bills Mafia holds dear traditions like smashing into tables and dousing a superfan in condiments before games, the group also developed a philanthropic bent.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Not all condiments are created equal.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condiments
Noun
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This is due to essential oils that slowly evaporate as spices age, leaving them dull in flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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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
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Processing channels like frozen, dried, purees, sauces, and meal kits offer enormous potential to utilize every strawberry, apple, and tomato that comes out of the field.—
Ivanka Trump,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Chicken cutlets are a weeknight hero—the thin cut of meat cooks quickly and easily takes on a lot of flavor from pan sauces.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Add some lemon zest, or change the flavorings, maybe add a ripple of crumb topping in the middle—just makes a new cake.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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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
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Because of its sponge-like texture, versatile eggplant is perfect for absorbing spices and seasonings.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ceremonies vary in length but generally last over an hour and use song, prayer, and the burning of local herbs as part of the process.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
17 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
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“Condiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiments. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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