extra-virgin
adjective
ex·tra-vir·gin
ˈek-strə-ˈvər-jən 
: being a virgin olive oil that is lowest in acidity and highest in quality
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Place 3 avocados, halved, pits removed, cut side up, 2 plum tomatoes, halved through stem ends, cut side up, 1 bunch scallions, and 1 jalapeño on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt.
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Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
Polyphenols in extra-virgin olive oil provide anti-inflammatory benefits, positively influence lipid profiles, increase nitric oxide availability, and reduce blood pressure—all factors that support heart health and contribute to a lower risk of heart disease.12
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—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
Inspired, Starbucks eventually discovered Partanna®, a Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil brand that has crafted premium extra-virgin olive oil for more than 100 years.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Use extra-virgin olive oil, not the light kind.
—Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
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Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
Polyphenols in extra-virgin olive oil provide anti-inflammatory benefits, positively influence lipid profiles, increase nitric oxide availability, and reduce blood pressure—all factors that support heart health and contribute to a lower risk of heart disease.12
2.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
Inspired, Starbucks eventually discovered Partanna®, a Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil brand that has crafted premium extra-virgin olive oil for more than 100 years.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Use extra-virgin olive oil, not the light kind.
—Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for extra-virgin
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“Extra-virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra-virgin. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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