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Eyrie Fries This hearty, shareable plate of duck-fat fries is served with aioli, Parmesan and fresh herbs, as well as a generous drizzle of truffle hot sauce.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
The farm in the mountains south of Fayetteville grows nine different varieties of lettuce, including red and green varieties of Bibb, Oakleaf and Sweet Crisp lettuces, romaine, arugula, kale, bok choy, microgreens, as well as herbs like basil, thyme and oregano.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Another good analogy is to think of the main ingredient—in this case, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec—as the meat of the wine, with small amounts of additional grapes acting as herbs or spices.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
As a bonus, it can also be used to grind spices, herbs, and nuts.
—Jack Byram, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
The farm in the mountains south of Fayetteville grows nine different varieties of lettuce, including red and green varieties of Bibb, Oakleaf and Sweet Crisp lettuces, romaine, arugula, kale, bok choy, microgreens, as well as herbs like basil, thyme and oregano.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Another good analogy is to think of the main ingredient—in this case, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec—as the meat of the wine, with small amounts of additional grapes acting as herbs or spices.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
As a bonus, it can also be used to grind spices, herbs, and nuts.
—Jack Byram, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herb
spice
Noun
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That breaks down as 30 by the back door landing on bags of beans and rice; 40 by the three-compartment sink and dry storage shelves, landing on spices and dirty dishes; 10 by a kitchen prep table; 10 under another prep table; 10 by the walk-in freezer and steam table; and two by the front counter.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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McCormick spices just got a major glow-up.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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