as in flavoring
something used to enhance the flavor of cooked or prepared food the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments

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Recent Examples of condiment Aside from an eerie taste and potentially foul odor, condiments that have been opened and sitting in your fridge for too long can cause illness. Arabella Hau, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025 Finally, spread some on sandwich bread to add bright flavor, or mix a couple of tablespoons with mayonnaise for an extra-special condiment. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025 Instead of eating them as a condiment, those with gut issues may benefit from including onions in their diet more regularly. Melissa Porrey Lpc, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025 Other changes rolled out under Niccol include reimagining the vibe inside Starbucks’ locations — for example, bringing back condiment bars and offering free refills on some drinks for customers who stick around in the shop to enjoy their beverages. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for condiment
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Noun
  • Dairy Queen: Mint Oreo Blizzard Dairy Queen is celebrating the holiday with the return of its Mint Oreo Blizzard, which features vanilla soft serve blended with Oreo pieces and mint flavoring.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • But as the industry has modernized, peat burning in whisky manufacturing has become less a story of adapting to resource limitations and more one of tradition and distinctive flavoring.
    Toby Ann Halamka, JSTOR Daily, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Add shallot and remaining 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and cook, stirring often, until shallot is just softened, about 2 minutes.
    Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
  • And any dish—even asparagus—can be elevated with the addition of your favorite drizzle or seasoning.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The all-day menu fuses Mediterranean and Asian flavors, highlighting Malagasy ingredients (think giant trevally served with XO sauce).
    Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The fried chicken chain is offering a new Dunk It Bucket, which includes two Original Recipe Tenders, one individual size of Secret Recipe Fries, five Mashed Potato Poppers, and your choice of three KFC sauces for $7.
    Moná Thomas, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Featuring bright, citrusy flavors and rich spices, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable meal.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The draw is a unique variety that grows mainly in the Kenyan highlands, the namesake Juniperus procera, which evokes an earth and spice quality that complements an aroma less green and sharp on the palate as its Euro counterparts.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Let the herbs steep, stirring clockwise to infuse the water with intention.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Crops with shallow roots like lettuce, radish, beets and various herbs are great candidates for a garden bed with a thick thatch layer that slowly breaks down and feeds the soil.
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiment. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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