tapenade
noun
ta·pe·nade
ˌtä-pə-ˈnäd 
: a seasoned spread made chiefly with mashed black olives, capers, and anchovies
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The Fat Tony sandwich ($16), mounted with mortadella, salami cotto, city ham, provolone, mayo, hot pepper tapenade, lettuce and onion, is terrific.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Cru Bourgeois has aromas of black olive tapenade, black currant, and red plum with fine tannins and juicy flavors of cassis, plum, and finely ground black pepper.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
The tapenades and soft cheeses come to life with the rounded, flat blade and comfortable hold.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2025
Anything is possible with Meredith's homemade tapenade.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Cru Bourgeois has aromas of black olive tapenade, black currant, and red plum with fine tannins and juicy flavors of cassis, plum, and finely ground black pepper.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
The tapenades and soft cheeses come to life with the rounded, flat blade and comfortable hold.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2025
Anything is possible with Meredith's homemade tapenade.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Tapenade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapenade. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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