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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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Certified organic foods may also be a good option since their flavorings can't be made with synthetic chemicals. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 June 2025 No coloring, flavoring, or any other additive is permitted. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Boca Raton resident Pam Duhamel, who is originally from London, purchases a can of Heinz baked beans, marmite (a yeast extract used as a flavoring), a bottle of Branston squeezable pickle, and a container of Coleman’s mustard. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2025 Plus, the butter flavoring can contain compounds that can be harmful to the lungs. Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, CNBC, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for flavoring
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flavor
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  • But, in case you are stumped, the coffeehouse released a cold drink to give the flavor a shot.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 28 July 2025
  • But the pickle industry has evolved and spawned a while new industry of flavors, wardrobe and costumes.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025

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“Flavoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavoring. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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