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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
During this 17th annual event, local and international vendors will be selling orchids, tropical plants, herbs, fruit trees and garden art.
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Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Once poured, some of the candles are embellished with petals, flowers, leaves and herbs from Wolfer’s home garden.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
For example, bitter herbs represent the experience of slavery; greens represent the coming of spring; and a shank bone represents the sacrifice made in biblical times.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Spring herbs add fresh, savory flavors to cocktails, going beyond the usual sweet or sour notes.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Guests can sidle up to the alchemy bar to learn to how to harness the superpower of local herbs and plants, or practice meditation and yoga in an open-air rooftop studio.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The tiny seeds—made of materials like 24-karat gold, plastic, herbs, and more—are placed on specific pressure points on the ear to stimulate healing and balance.
—Patsy Anthony, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Even a small balcony or sunny windowsill can support a few pots of herbs that elevate everyday cooking.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
The herbs on the balcony grew tall and leafy.
—Souvankham Thammavongsa, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Once poured, some of the candles are embellished with petals, flowers, leaves and herbs from Wolfer’s home garden.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
For example, bitter herbs represent the experience of slavery; greens represent the coming of spring; and a shank bone represents the sacrifice made in biblical times.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Spring herbs add fresh, savory flavors to cocktails, going beyond the usual sweet or sour notes.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Guests can sidle up to the alchemy bar to learn to how to harness the superpower of local herbs and plants, or practice meditation and yoga in an open-air rooftop studio.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The tiny seeds—made of materials like 24-karat gold, plastic, herbs, and more—are placed on specific pressure points on the ear to stimulate healing and balance.
—Patsy Anthony, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Even a small balcony or sunny windowsill can support a few pots of herbs that elevate everyday cooking.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
The herbs on the balcony grew tall and leafy.
—Souvankham Thammavongsa, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbs
spices
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Barsotti’s version of garam masala — the warm spices typically used in butter chicken — include cumin, garlic and almonds.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Batch 4 of the 12-year-old (SRP $100) is bottled at 107 proof, and has notes of cinnamon, maple candy, caramel, dry oak, and baking spices.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Herbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbs. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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