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Recent Examples of gravy Dolly’s recipe, fried up in tallow, is beyond compare, especially drenched in her white pan country gravy. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025 Dip them into the tangy sauce, the Heinz ketchup or the cream gravy. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025 Delicate, delicious and well balanced mid palate rich with ripe fruit that includes red and black cherries but also earthier flavors of truffles, sage, gravy and olive tapenade. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Rice, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and gravy were discarded after they were measured too cold to be safe. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gravy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
Noun
  • With its savory pantry sauce, this dish fits into my favorite genre of weeknight cooking: sauce + veg + protein + an excuse to fire up my Zojirushi.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
  • To correct for this, astronauts tend to prefer spicy foods or adding spicy sauces, like sriracha, tabasco or red pepper paste.
    Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • This Weatherman umbrella is sturdy and small, which is a bonus for windy and rainy days.
    Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
  • The last weekend of the month there’s a bonus market to visit on the historic Via Rivarola, called Tipicamente Chiavari, with artisanal and DOP produce.
    Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • The Braves are also owned by Liberty, and Buffett got his MLB shares through a non-cash dividend for Formula 1 stockholders.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 May 2025
  • Adjusting for dividends increases the magnitude of overnight appreciation.
    Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • The most popular gift categories remain flowers, greeting cards and special outings such as dinner or brunch.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • Handcrafted by artisans around the world, fair trade UNICEF Market gifts offer another way to support UNICEF.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • The total economic contribution, including the multiplier effect, is expected to exceed J$95.4 billion (US $600 million).
    Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • Leafs need more offense from different characters Now nine games into the playoffs, the list of Leafs who have not made meaningful offensive contributions is adding up.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
  • Other tips include decreasing portion sizes, increasing physical activity, tracking calorie intake, reading food labels, and using healthier cooking methods.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025

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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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