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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Refined olive oil can sometimes work, but avoid extra-virgin, which usually has a lower smoke point.
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Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 6 Aug. 2025
My recipe became potatoes, dressed not only with salt and pepper while still a little warm, but also a drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil and squeeze of lemon juice.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Pick up a few bottles of extra-virgin olive oil to have on hand for making salad dressings, cooking meat or fish, and drizzling over vegetables.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Presented with rosemary, lemon, and extra-virgin olive oil, this dish preserves the prawns’ delicate texture and natural sweetness.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 6 Aug. 2025
My recipe became potatoes, dressed not only with salt and pepper while still a little warm, but also a drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil and squeeze of lemon juice.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Pick up a few bottles of extra-virgin olive oil to have on hand for making salad dressings, cooking meat or fish, and drizzling over vegetables.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Presented with rosemary, lemon, and extra-virgin olive oil, this dish preserves the prawns’ delicate texture and natural sweetness.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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“Extra-virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra-virgin. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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