How to Use anise in a Sentence

anise

noun

• The foliage and the flowers have the scent of anise or licorice.
  — Arkansas Online, 1 May 2022
• Add the cardamom, anise, and whole cloves to the water.
  — Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 27 June 2018
• The broth tastes subtly of star anise and a pinch of palm sugar.
  — Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2017
• The ouzo adds a hint of anise flavor to the dish, which is balanced with a squeeze of lemon.
  — Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2020
• Roasty, with notes of chocolate, coffee and a hint of anise.
  — Meghan Howes, The Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2025
• Skim the soup to retrieve the cloves, anise and cinnamon stick.
  — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
• A touch of mint and anise adds a refreshing, herbal note.
  — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
• The whiskey is bottled at 100 proof, and there’s a touch of heat on the nose along with some anise, black pepper and vanilla.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2022
• The finished drink has a light red hue and complex, herbal-anise flavor.
  — Mary Orlin, The Mercury News, 6 May 2017
• The third week’s loaf, limpa, is a Swedish rye bread with honey, orange zest, and hints of cardamom and anise.
  — Pooja Krishna, Dallas News, 9 Sep. 2020
• In large bowl combine 1 cup flour, yeast, salt, anise seed and sugar.
  — Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 31 Oct. 2017
• Add the anise seed and mix on low just until distributed.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2019
• Hint of anise, touch of ginger, and then that nutty flavor.
  — Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 30 Apr. 2021
• Their brown-sugar sweetness played against salty soy sauce and an anise ping.
  — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2019
• Spry and fresh light aromas or spring red fruit, holly, peat, anise.
  — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
• Chicken and basil dumplings have a bite of anise, and the fluffy pork buns tear apart to reveal a savory filling.
  — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2023
• Hints of anise and clove add spiciness to the purple vanilla orchid notes in this cologne.
  — Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Nov. 2022
• Add the anise seed and beat (low speed) just until well distributed.
  — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 12 Dec. 2017
• Add the onion, garlic, parsley, chile flakes, anise seed and black pepper.
  — Tina Danze, Dallas News, 17 Feb. 2020
• The resulting rum is smooth and tastes of anise, fennel, and sugar cane.
  — Sunset Magazine, 12 Apr. 2020
• The anise flavor of fennel here works to balance the creamy, garlicky soup and play up the sweetness of the grape garnish.
  — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2022
• At once crispy and yielding and chewy, it was shot through with toasty walnuts and perfumed with anise seeds.
  — Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 13 June 2019
• In flavor, chervil is a cross between parsley and anise.
  — Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, 12 July 2019
• The sweet fennel flavor from the anise is balanced with the orange peel and light black pepper heat.
  — Jenn Rice, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2017
• Florida anise is a great choice.
  — Lauren David, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
• The anise flavor really seals the deal on this recipe, along with the pinch of salt.
  — Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
• Anise Hyssop Add a licorice flavor to your tea with the leaves of anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum).
  — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
• Every meal ends with a complimentary shot of chichaito, a strong, delicious blend of white rum, anise liqueur, and coffee beans.
  — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
• Shallots and garlic add more depth, and a sprinkle of tarragon brings a distinctive anise note and hints at the bright vegetables to come.
  — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
• Taller cold weather survivors include suspensum viburnums, anise and tea olive.
  — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026