Thesaurus results for FLAVORING

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noun

ˈflā-v(ə-)riŋ

Definition of flavoring

as in flavor

something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food soup made with beef flavoring

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verb

present participle of flavor

as in spicing

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored try flavoring the beans with salt and oregano

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It is widely appreciated for its flavoring potential, and its fragrance has been adopted for everything from toothpaste to tea. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 The growing list includes strawberry, avocado, lavender, almond, cinnamon, chocolate cake, burnt caramel, bubble gum and piña colada flavoring. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026

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Storebought vindaloo curry paste pulls double duty here, flavoring both the meatballs and the creamy spinach sauce. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026 The Plus line consists of food-flavoring essential oils that are pure enough to ingest (only in the instructed amounts). — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flavoring

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The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Krispy Kreme's newest flavor inspiration comes from Girl Scout Cookies.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of flavor

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Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
And some Germany supporters are on board with spicing things up.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of spicing

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flavoring

flavorings

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