How to Use basil in a Sentence

basil

noun

• Turn off the heat and add the opal basil leaves to the pot.
  — Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 29 June 2021
• Remove from the heat and stir in ⅔ of the basil leaves.
  — SFChronicle.com, 14 Nov. 2019
• Whisk in the sambal paste and add the torn basil leaves.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2021
• Remove the tomato sauce from the heat and stir in the basil.
  — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2022
• Pass basil, mint and cilantro leaves for guests to add.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2021
• Snip off the top four to six inches of the basil stem, keeping the leaves on.
  — Washington Post, 31 Jan. 2024
• Add the marinara sauce, stir in the basil and bring to a simmer.
  — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
• Serve the shrimp warm with cooked rice, topped with the pan sauce and chopped basil or cilantro.
  — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 27 Oct. 2020
• The soup is topped with cilantro, bean sprouts, chopped green onions and Thai basil leaves.
  — Dallas News, 27 Jan. 2023
• The spark of joy on the plate is a basil-brightened chimichurri.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022
• The basil is pureed with olive oil and ice cubes (to preserve the color).
  — Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2023
• Place in a large canning jar or deep bowl with the basil.
  — SFChronicle.com, 18 Sep. 2020
• Add the lime juice and red onion mixture along with the cilantro, mint, basil and jalapeño.
  — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
• Place the four tomato halves and 4 basil leaves on the pizza.
  — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
• Top with the fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil over the whole pizza.
  — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Nov. 2021
• Divide among the bowls, top with more basil leaves and cheese, and serve hot.
  — Washington Post, 1 May 2022
• Add half the basil pieces and reserve the rest to add to the finished salad.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2022
• Fill with crushed ice and garnish with a slapped basil leaf.
  — The Courier-Journal, 24 Jan. 2023
• Lemon Basil Room Spray Freshen up rooms with the clean scent of lemon and basil.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023
• Next, add the basil leaves and a generous pinch of salt.
  — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
• The bright basil green and the chalky matte finish set the direction for the rest of the room.
  — Paige Porter Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2022
• Add the marinara sauce and basil and cook for 2 minutes.
  — Mark Hyman, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2019
• Chopped fresh mint and shredded fresh basil add a pop of green.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 22 June 2021
• Then, add a slice of tomato, a slice of cheese, basil leaves, and the cooked patty.
  — Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
• When the flavor is to your liking, remove the pan from the heat, stir in the basil leaves and serve.
  — Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2020
• Herbs like basil, mint, and parsley are incredibly easy to grow and add fresh flavor to your meals.
  — Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
• Sprinkle with ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and leaves from 1 fresh basil sprig, chopped, and toss again until the sauce clings to the pasta.
  — Demi Lovato, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
• Add basil, oregano, fennel, parsley and red pepper flakes.
  — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
• The broccoli’s flavor deepens and the edges char in the oven, while lemon and a mix of basil and parsley brighten everything at the finish.
  — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
• For example, tomatoes grow well next to basil because basil's strong scent repels bugs that feed on tomatoes, such as tomato hornworms.
  — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026