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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
With Neroli & Basil in particular, the name reveals the bulk of the scent profile, though bergamot, tuberose, and eucalyptus add further complexity by combining fresh fruits, blooms, and herbs.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
For a continuous supply of fast-growing crops like lettuce, radishes, and herbs like dill or cilantro, as well as carrots, do succession-planting every few weeks from spring through early summer and again from late summer to fall.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
The intimate bar tucked in its own nook pours classic cocktails inspired by mountain herbs and local spirits.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Find them near the herbs and stock up.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026
Terracotta pots are a beautiful, rustic way to house flowers, vegetables, and herbs.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Between slices of soft bread is layers of crunchy cucumbers, herbs, and cream cheese.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Mxd Magic, which sells herbs, incense, crystals and other holistic wellness products, will permanently shutter its storefront in East Charlotte, though its last day in business is unclear, according to a recent Instagram post.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Sparkling Orange Nº1, a low-intervention, organic orange (orange colored due to skin contact, no oranges used) bubbly from Alsace that pops with orange peel and juicy peach, then drifts into jasmine, herbs, and gentle spice.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
For a continuous supply of fast-growing crops like lettuce, radishes, and herbs like dill or cilantro, as well as carrots, do succession-planting every few weeks from spring through early summer and again from late summer to fall.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
The intimate bar tucked in its own nook pours classic cocktails inspired by mountain herbs and local spirits.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Find them near the herbs and stock up.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026
Terracotta pots are a beautiful, rustic way to house flowers, vegetables, and herbs.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Between slices of soft bread is layers of crunchy cucumbers, herbs, and cream cheese.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Mxd Magic, which sells herbs, incense, crystals and other holistic wellness products, will permanently shutter its storefront in East Charlotte, though its last day in business is unclear, according to a recent Instagram post.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Sparkling Orange Nº1, a low-intervention, organic orange (orange colored due to skin contact, no oranges used) bubbly from Alsace that pops with orange peel and juicy peach, then drifts into jasmine, herbs, and gentle spice.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbs
spices
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For the meatballs, combine ground beef with cornmeal, spices, and seasonings, then shape into small balls.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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The current law only allows the sale of homemade bread, jams, spices, honey, pickles, nuts, and other foods that do not need to be refrigerated.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Herbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbs. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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