How to Use ingredient in a Sentence
ingredient
noun- The show has all the ingredients needed to attract a large audience.
- He uses only the finest ingredients in his cooking.
- Honesty is an essential ingredient of a successful marriage.
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The ground there is rich in salt, a key ingredient in chlorine manufacturing.
— Kathleen McGrory, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2022 -
Even better, its primary ingredient lactic acid is quite gentle, so this serum will be suitable for most skin types.
— Jennifer Hussein and sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 26 Nov. 2022 -
The overnight lip mask packs nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides and has a thick formula that stays put.
— Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 19 Nov. 2024 -
Aloe vera is a hero ingredient due to its ability to soothe irritated skin.
— Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022 -
Rub a lychee or lemon wedge around the rim if desired, then shake all ingredients with ice for 15–20 seconds.
— Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 -
In this food creator’s Miami kitchen, there are no ingredient lists or silent preparations.
— Jess Eng, Washington Post, 7 Dec. 2022 -
There is also an unquantifiable ingredient to the team’s success.
— Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Dec. 2022 -
The level of deliciousness, of course, varies wildly between brands—even when the ingredient lists look almost identical.
— Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 7 Dec. 2022 -
Pick up ingredients like guava paste, Cuban bread, and fresh ham and try making croquetas and pastelitos to treat your friends and family to a little taste of Cuba.
— Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024 -
The fine structure constant is an ingredient whose value seems to be in just the right narrow range to deliver a universe capable of sustaining stable matter and life.
— Sophia Chen, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2022 -
The winner of round one, as determined by a rotating panel of judges, gets an advantage and selects an ingredient significant to their hometown that both teams must use in round two.
— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 Nov. 2022 -
As its name suggests, the key to this formula is hyaluronic acid, an ingredient known for its water-retaining abilities and hydrating properties.
— Jennifer Hussein and angela Trakoshis, Allure, 28 Nov. 2022 -
The warmth of the drink alone can help open up nasal passages and soothe sore throats, while the ingredients in the mix each step in to work their own magic.
— Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023 -
Make the dressing by combining all the ingredients in a bowl with a whisk or a hand blender.
— Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024 -
But the best shops set themselves apart with fresh ingredients and old-school charm.
— Yaniya Lee, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024 -
One of the more exciting things about food is the many ingredients to try and enjoy.
— Korin Miller, Health, 19 Sep. 2024 -
Oil, gas’ main ingredient, accounts for more than half the price of a gallon of gas.
— Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2023 -
For a party game, make guests guess the crust's main ingredient.
— Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024 -
How does approval for food ingredients work here in the US?
— Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024 -
At some point, a third ingredient, heavy cream, was added.
— Christopher Michel, Country Living, 28 Apr. 2023 -
Check the ingredient lists to know exactly what is in your foods.
— Jenna Birch, Health, 22 Mar. 2024 -
End of carousel 2 Check your ingredient supplies This tip goes hand-in-hand with reading the recipe.
— Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2024 -
This is the ‘whey’ The other ingredient mentioned in the title?
— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2023 -
The process had taken less than half an hour, and the ingredients had cost about a hundred dollars.
— Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 13 June 2024 -
So spend your time on the brodo, and then your other ingredients will shine.
— Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Oct. 2024 -
Chris and food editor Shilpa Uskokovic make the case for recipes that are based on a tight edit of pantry ingredients.
— The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 29 June 2023 -
The spice is one of the world’s most elusive, complex and hard to cultivate ingredients.
— Julia Halperin, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
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