ingredients

noun

plural of ingredient
as in factors
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 It's packed with efficacious skin care ingredients to smooth and firm mature complexions. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 July 2026 Simply prepare all of the ingredients one day before, fold over the enchiladas, and refrigerate. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026 Anthony Vaccarello’s shows at Saint Laurent feature the same few ingredients. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 Most of the sourdough breads on store shelves, however, include various other ingredients, most commonly yeast to speed up the rise and vinegar or lactic acid to boost sour flavor and also to stabilize the dough and lengthen its shelf life. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 Subsequent centuries witnessed these practices moving away from physical ingredients, such as rare plants and minerals, to become more focused on visualization techniques. — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Traditional alloys solve this problem by combining elements, typically leaning on one dominant base metal with other ingredients added in smaller quantities. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026 Working alongside the star ingredients, however, are widely tested supporting ingredients that are seriously pulling their weight, according to Dobos. — Sarah Han, Allure, 6 July 2026 For a more exclusive access, sign up for the chef’s experience, which includes visits to the Sonoma Farmers Market, Vella Cheese Company, and The Farmer’s Patch to hand-select ingredients for your dinner. — Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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  1. factors
  2. components
  3. members
  4. elements
Noun
  • Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Humans are exposed to many factors that can influence the development of cancer, including naturally occurring radiation.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Definition of factors
Noun
  • To prevent moisture and body oils from breaking down the internal components (and keep stains and allergens at bay), investing in a quality mattress protector is one of the simplest and most effective ways to extend your mattress's lifespan.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
  • Ukraine also struck a plant producing missile components in Russia’s Penza region southeast of Moscow, some 300 miles from Ukraine, Zelensky said.
    — Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of components
Noun
  • Voters have given the go-ahead to add four more members, which some fear could leave the board with one Black member out of nine.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • KiMi Robinson Ahead of an event that was speculated to be Swift and Kelce's rehearsal dinner at MSG on July 2, members of the couple's inner circle were mobilizing across New York City.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of members
Noun
  • The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Authorities stopped letting people into the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with more than 1,000 sheltering outside the building and some exposed to the elements.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of elements

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