How to Use extra-virgin in a Sentence
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Swap out extra-virgin olive oil for the butter; and dill and parsley for the basil and thyme.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2024
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Stir in 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil, and season to taste.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
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This is the time to use an extra-virgin olive oil or a mild oil, like canola or grapeseed.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Serve it with rice tossed with some lemon zest, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh tarragon and green peas.
—Andrews McMeel Syndication, arkansasonline.com, 19 June 2024
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Drain and toss with 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 1 Jan. 2025
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Stir in red-wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil until smooth.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Season the veal with salt and black pepper to taste, then drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil and rub evenly to coat.
—Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 2024
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With the motor running, drizzle in about 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, forming a rich green paste.
—Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Sourced from Alaska, the fish comes in three versions: smoked olive oil with rosemary; olive oil with garlic and dill; and extra-virgin olive oil on its own.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Lemon Olive Oil Cake: Substitute extra-virgin olive oil for the vegetable oil.
—Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2023
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It’s sustainably sourced from northern Spain and packed in extra-virgin olive oil.
—Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2025
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Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
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Step 5 When ready to serve, top the veal with celery and parsley leaves, sliced radishes, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, caper berries, and a sprinkle of salt.
—Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 2024
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With good extra-virgin olive oil and flaky sea salt, the rustic flavor of focaccia is there, without the dense, heavy middle.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023
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The simplest version of this salad requires only extra-virgin olive oil and salt, with perhaps a squeeze of lemon.
—David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
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Heart Health Consuming extra-virgin olive oil could lower your risk of heart disease.
—Kelly Burch Updated, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
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The mixture of coffee and extra-virgin olive oil provides the best combination of nutrients and taste.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
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The most common foods in this diet are extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), legumes, cereals, nuts, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, fish, and wine.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
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Drain the water and drizzle the hot potatoes with a little extra-virgin olive oil; season lightly with salt, pepper and sweet paprika.
—Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Like many of the sardines in our taste test, the ingredients list for Patagonia’s sardines is short and sweet: sardines, organic extra-virgin olive oil, and salt.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024
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Set an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil, making sure the bottom is fully coated.
—Katie Button, Bon Appétit, 12 Sep. 2023
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The Oleato line of beverages features Starbucks coffee infused with extra-virgin olive oil.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2023
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What’s inside: Good & Gather’s label lists the tuna as packed in extra-virgin olive oil, but the ingredients list features water too.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2024
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Chunks of pumpkin had been cooked and sweetened, then crisp-tender, golden asparagus spears glistened with extra-virgin olive oil fresh from Israel.
—Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2023
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Served in a low soup bowl, with a bit of zucchini, a few basil leaves and an all-important drizzle of fruity extra-virgin olive oil, this easy preparation really satisfies.
—David Tanis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023
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The resulting oil is lighter in color, almost neutral in flavor, and able to withstand a higher temperature than extra-virgin olive oil.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
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Just stir together pantry staples: soy sauce for savoriness and depth, balsamic glaze for sweetness and tartness and extra-virgin olive oil to accentuate the fruity flavors of the Tunisian chile paste.
—Eric Kim, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2023
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Plum tomatoes, onions, extra-virgin olive oil, and garlic harmonize to create a truly comforting flavor profile that’s right at home on your next bowl of pasta.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
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Heat ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Drizzle on enough extra-virgin olive oil to coat the farro when tossed.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
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