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
Boitano, 62, now has 150 flourishing cocktail recipes and is working on a ready-to-drink cocktail line — both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, as well as food condiments.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Sit back and read a quick lesson in fish sauce condiments.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the two-tier lazy Susan costs just $10 and will keep everything—from spices and condiments to napkins—easy to find.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The Crofton Ceramic Football Bowls with Serving Tray are perfect for dishing up dips, condiments, and more.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Unlike other types of condiments that leave hard-to-remove stains (looking at you, mustard), a butter stain is relatively easy to remove from your clothes.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Greg Flewellen, a Georgia State senior who is studying exercise science, picked up paper towels, bananas, hot dogs, boneless chicken, cheese and condiments.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Sweeteners and Condiments Most people regularly use sweeteners, such as sugar and honey, and condiments, such as salad dressing and mayonnaise.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Sit back and read a quick lesson in fish sauce condiments.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the two-tier lazy Susan costs just $10 and will keep everything—from spices and condiments to napkins—easy to find.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The Crofton Ceramic Football Bowls with Serving Tray are perfect for dishing up dips, condiments, and more.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Unlike other types of condiments that leave hard-to-remove stains (looking at you, mustard), a butter stain is relatively easy to remove from your clothes.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Greg Flewellen, a Georgia State senior who is studying exercise science, picked up paper towels, bananas, hot dogs, boneless chicken, cheese and condiments.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Sweeteners and Condiments Most people regularly use sweeteners, such as sugar and honey, and condiments, such as salad dressing and mayonnaise.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condiments
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For the meatballs, combine ground beef with cornmeal, spices, and seasonings, then shape into small balls.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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The current law only allows the sale of homemade bread, jams, spices, honey, pickles, nuts, and other foods that do not need to be refrigerated.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Why Condiment Flights Are Having A Moment Condiments and sauces are growing in popularity as a category across grocery and restaurants, according to many 2026 food trend reports.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Customers can add sugar cookies or Oreos, fruit purees, or sauces.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Feb. 2026
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For instance, some varieties have added salt, sugars, or other flavorings.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Instead of bottled salad dressing, make a simple one at home with olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, a dab of mustard and other flavorings of choice, such as garlic, herbs, or honey.—
Michael I Goran,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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For the meatballs, combine ground beef with cornmeal, spices, and seasonings, then shape into small balls.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Taste and adjust the seasonings.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With Neroli & Basil in particular, the name reveals the bulk of the scent profile, though bergamot, tuberose, and eucalyptus add further complexity by combining fresh fruits, blooms, and herbs.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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For a continuous supply of fast-growing crops like lettuce, radishes, and herbs like dill or cilantro, as well as carrots, do succession-planting every few weeks from spring through early summer and again from late summer to fall.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Condiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiments. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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