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a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food
a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs
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Recent Examples of herbs
The restaurant also earned the distinction of winning the People’s Choice Award at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s Burger Bash two years in a row with its Arayes Burger, a savory blend of Lebanese-style lamb and beef mixed with lots of herbs.
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Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Don’t be afraid of spices and herbs.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Seasonal dining menus incorporate local ingredients and organic produce and herbs from the chef’s garden.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Cardamom pastries in Finland Renowned for its foraging culture, Finland also has many more culinary dimensions beyond the mushrooms, berries, and herbs that grow wild in the countryside and across vast swaths of its capital, Helsinki.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
The diet also permits healthy fats, herbs, and spices for cooking.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Sep. 2025
Harvest summer herbs for drying, and take cuttings of others to keep them going indoors over the winter months.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Medicinal spices like turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon, and nutrient-dense herbs such as parsley, cilantro, and mint are also recommended.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2025
The restaurant is known for its made-from-scratch Italian dishes and its patio amid lush gardens that supply the restaurant with fresh herbs, heirloom tomatoes and vegetables.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Don’t be afraid of spices and herbs.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Seasonal dining menus incorporate local ingredients and organic produce and herbs from the chef’s garden.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Cardamom pastries in Finland Renowned for its foraging culture, Finland also has many more culinary dimensions beyond the mushrooms, berries, and herbs that grow wild in the countryside and across vast swaths of its capital, Helsinki.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
The diet also permits healthy fats, herbs, and spices for cooking.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Sep. 2025
Harvest summer herbs for drying, and take cuttings of others to keep them going indoors over the winter months.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Medicinal spices like turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon, and nutrient-dense herbs such as parsley, cilantro, and mint are also recommended.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2025
The restaurant is known for its made-from-scratch Italian dishes and its patio amid lush gardens that supply the restaurant with fresh herbs, heirloom tomatoes and vegetables.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbs
spices
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Made with lean chicken, organic apples, and warm spices, these $5 sausages strike the perfect balance of sweet and savory.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Because of its sponge-like texture, versatile eggplant is perfect for absorbing spices and seasonings.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Herbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbs. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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