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
One visible consequence of this administrative action was the reformulation of traditional root beer, which shifted from sassafras to artificial or alternative flavorings, often derived from wintergreen.
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Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2026
The grocer is ditching even more artificial preservatives and flavorings.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Instead, whole grains and foods are dissembled into molecules which, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings and gluelike emulsifiers, are heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
They’re made with flour, sugar, butter and eggs, whisked together with flavorings such as anise, lemon, vanilla and cocoa, then baked in a special device.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Unoaked Chardonnay is especially good with earthier flavorings, like mushrooms or squash.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Add some lemon zest, or change the flavorings, maybe add a ripple of crumb topping in the middle—just makes a new cake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Juice and other flavorings are sometimes added during fermentation to create a different flavor profile.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
For instance, some varieties have added salt, sugars, or other flavorings.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2026
The grocer is ditching even more artificial preservatives and flavorings.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Instead, whole grains and foods are dissembled into molecules which, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings and gluelike emulsifiers, are heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
They’re made with flour, sugar, butter and eggs, whisked together with flavorings such as anise, lemon, vanilla and cocoa, then baked in a special device.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Unoaked Chardonnay is especially good with earthier flavorings, like mushrooms or squash.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Add some lemon zest, or change the flavorings, maybe add a ripple of crumb topping in the middle—just makes a new cake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Juice and other flavorings are sometimes added during fermentation to create a different flavor profile.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
For instance, some varieties have added salt, sugars, or other flavorings.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavorings
Noun
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With the molcajete, flavors are deeper and richer, and the texture is superior as well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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At Culinary Masters, Lo is transforming the traditional English breakfast into an ode to New Orleans, adding a dose of the city’s many flavors and cultures into the cuisine.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The technique is dead simple (all by hand) and takes a delightfully heavy hand with spices.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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The spices are roasted in a pan until fragrant and golden and then ground into a fine powder.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flavorings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavorings. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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