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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 Food Processor quickly chops, slices and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Plus, rosemary's strong scent repels insects away on top of both herbs having the same soil needs, so no special arrangement has to be made to maintain these two plants.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Many herbs also attract whiteflies, which will then infest your cucumbers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The Signature Treatment, a 65-minute Nevisian Massage, pays homage to local spices and herbs, blending them with exotic scents of West Indies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Crushed red pepper, herbs, thyme, garlic and a dash of dill for a multi-purpose seasoning.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Plus, rosemary's strong scent repels insects away on top of both herbs having the same soil needs, so no special arrangement has to be made to maintain these two plants.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Many herbs also attract whiteflies, which will then infest your cucumbers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The Signature Treatment, a 65-minute Nevisian Massage, pays homage to local spices and herbs, blending them with exotic scents of West Indies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Crushed red pepper, herbs, thyme, garlic and a dash of dill for a multi-purpose seasoning.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbs
spices
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Warm spices, a soft, tender interior thanks to the namesake fruit, pockets of nutty pecans or perhaps melted chocolate chips.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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With the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, other spices were added, enriching its flavor.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Herbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbs. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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