figs

plural of fig

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of figs The weekly markets turn to late-season treasure—figs, truffles, chestnuts, cheeses and olives. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Ficus plants, such as fiddle-leaf figs, rubber trees, and weeping figs, are among the most popular houseplants. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 Others are made to look like mushrooms, figs, tomatoes and snap peas. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Keep figs moist, feed lightly and maintain a mulch to avoid summer fruit drop. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 This surprising mix of cripsy prosciutto, Parmesan wafers, figs, and nuts will be a hit at your next party. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 For a low-key, B&B-style stay, Le Secret has five bright guest rooms—understated with a mix of vintage decor—overlooking a lush garden with a sleek swimming pool, olive trees, Japanese maples, and figs. Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026 Lactones are creamy, milky molecules that are naturally found in figs and can be artificially replicated to mimic the smell of sandalwood. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 June 2026 Look for notes of toffee, caramel, figs, and candied fruit on the palate. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figs
Noun
  • Zachary Stevenson’s performance replicates the nerdy-yet-hip Texan through impressive guitar licks and superb vocals that are equally comfortable with sweet ballads and on-the-edge rockabilly songs.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
  • Elk, deer, and buffalo had migrated to and from mineral licks throughout North America for millennia.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Their hoots and hollers drowned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s explanation of how a title defense fell short.
    Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
  • Wiseman said to hoots from the crowd of media gathered at the site.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In a blender or food processor combine beans, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
    Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
  • These pests can wreak havoc on lawns and greenery, from ornamental trees like birch and oak to essential garden crops, including tomatoes, beans, and onions.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Through Taylor-Joy’s character, the series reminds us to face ourselves, even the broken and painful bits that feel shameful.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • What otherwise might have been worthless bits of trash commanded the highest bids due to where the two items were 57 years ago—lifting off aboard NASA’s Apollo 11 spacecraft on humanity’s first mission to land astronauts on the Moon.
    Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

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“Figs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figs. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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