Thesaurus results for FLAVORING

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noun

ˈflā-v(ə-)riŋ

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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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Noun

Prioritize Pure Ingredients Many protein powders contain dyes, artificial flavoring, thickening agents, emulsifiers, and other additives that don't occur in nature. —

Maggie Donahue, Health, 28 Apr. 2026 Swinging back to our ice cream lesson from The Local Scoop, ice cream is not just frozen milk with flavoring. —

Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026

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A lot of people incorrectly think terpenes are just flavoring agents or the latest marketing gimmick. —

Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026 Cumin is also one of the main ingredients in chili powder, which is essential to flavoring Southern favorites like chili, barbecue sauce, baked beans, and more. —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flavoring

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Here, Baja flavors shine, and seafood is the main draw—the only-in-Baja totoaba fish is a must-try.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Overall, testers were impressed by the classic flavor this ice cream sandwich offered.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 May 2026