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one of the parts that make up a whole
one of the ingredients in the salad dressing is sugar
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Recent Examples of ingredients
Reduce mixer speed to low and with motor running, add dry ingredients and banana mixture in 2 batches each, alternating between batches and mixing 30 seconds after each addition before adding the next.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Most of the staff are politely, if coolly, efficient, but there were a couple of more gregarious waitstaff at the restaurant who were happily chatting with diners, explaining the provenance of various ingredients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
We were impressed by its unique engineering features, like the bowl’s ability to rotate and slide back and forth to help ingredients fully mix.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The showgirl's 'rant bridges' Two key ingredients in Swift's songwriting are exacting wordplay and emotional payoff.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Add all of the ingredients to the casserole dish except the lemon juice, and stir very well to combine.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The shampoo relies on mild, sulfate-free cleansers and soothing ingredients like bisabolol and glycerin to cleanse without triggering dryness or sensitivity, while skipping fragrance entirely (a major win for reactive skin).
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
For Marly and Initio the definition of niche includes the likes of the best ingredients, bottles and caps.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Plus, the formula is free from many of the harsh chemicals found in traditional polishes and even helps strengthen nails with ingredients like panthenol and keratin.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Most of the staff are politely, if coolly, efficient, but there were a couple of more gregarious waitstaff at the restaurant who were happily chatting with diners, explaining the provenance of various ingredients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
We were impressed by its unique engineering features, like the bowl’s ability to rotate and slide back and forth to help ingredients fully mix.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The showgirl's 'rant bridges' Two key ingredients in Swift's songwriting are exacting wordplay and emotional payoff.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Add all of the ingredients to the casserole dish except the lemon juice, and stir very well to combine.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The shampoo relies on mild, sulfate-free cleansers and soothing ingredients like bisabolol and glycerin to cleanse without triggering dryness or sensitivity, while skipping fragrance entirely (a major win for reactive skin).
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
For Marly and Initio the definition of niche includes the likes of the best ingredients, bottles and caps.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Plus, the formula is free from many of the harsh chemicals found in traditional polishes and even helps strengthen nails with ingredients like panthenol and keratin.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingredients
Noun
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The World Health Organization lists age, obesity, alcohol and tobacco use and family history as factors that contribute to breast cancer.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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On the House floor, Persons-Mulicka sidestepped specifics about what factors went into the map.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Skydio’s investment will pour $1 billion into boosting domestic production of vital parts and components used to build drones.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those high-power memory components have become harder to obtain as the proliferation of artificial intelligence drives up demand for the hardware.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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News of the troop withdrawal drew swift condemnation from Democrats in Congress and members of a hawkish Washington think tank.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Carly will modify her design according to the needs of future exhibitions, which include shows with Karen Kilimnik and Joseph Geagan; the latter’s will incorporate portraits of members of the Vegas scene, Carly among them.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Instead, incorporate key elements of the architectural style into your outdoor design by mirroring its features in the colors, textures, and flourishes of hardscaping and furniture.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other nods to motorsport include carbon fiber elements, red accents, and a custom windshield frame in Ferrari’s famous Giallo Modena yellow.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Ingredients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingredients. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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