as in flavors
something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food
soup made with beef flavoring
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Recent Examples of flavorings
Raspberry and lemon are a refreshing pairing, combining zesty and sweet flavorings.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
For instance, some varieties have added salt, sugars, or other flavorings.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
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
The Liquor’s base is Forty Creek whisky, along with dairy cream and artificial flavorings consistent with the cinnamon-bun profile.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Some may also contain natural flavorings such as lemons and cucumber.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
Next, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings, texturizers and glue-like emulsifiers, ingredients are mixed, heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Not everyone has a thing for boba tea, the popular Asian drink filled with tapioca balls and other flavorings.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
New additives like preservatives, flavorings and vitamins were infused into them, and they were packaged in novel ways to withstand hard helicopter drops, wet beach landings and days at the bottom of rucksacks.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
For instance, some varieties have added salt, sugars, or other flavorings.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
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
The Liquor’s base is Forty Creek whisky, along with dairy cream and artificial flavorings consistent with the cinnamon-bun profile.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Some may also contain natural flavorings such as lemons and cucumber.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
Next, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings, texturizers and glue-like emulsifiers, ingredients are mixed, heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Not everyone has a thing for boba tea, the popular Asian drink filled with tapioca balls and other flavorings.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
New additives like preservatives, flavorings and vitamins were infused into them, and they were packaged in novel ways to withstand hard helicopter drops, wet beach landings and days at the bottom of rucksacks.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavorings
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Sawa offers a diverse selection of Sudanese and Middle Eastern items, along with Mediterranean favorites, broadening the palate’s exposure to a wider range of flavors.—
Tamara Dunn,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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In October, there's the annual Fall for Greenville, a long-running downtown food festival showcasing local restaurants, live music, and regional flavors along Main Street.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 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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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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“Flavorings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavorings. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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