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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
Those can include cheese, cured meats, herbs and other flavorings in the dough.
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Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The garden is designed to grow plants such as lettuce, as well as fresh herbs, microgreens, mini cucumbers, snacking peppers and tomatoes, said Jill Seefeld, Germantown School District director of food and nutrition.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
This four-star hotel has a gourmet restaurant, a fondue restaurant with panoramic views, a wine cellar, and a nearly 13,000-square-foot spa that offers treatments using medicinal mountain herbs.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Chop herbs, zest citrus and measure dry ingredients for baking so everything is ready to go when the cooking starts.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Add flavor with herbs and spices instead of salt.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Many herbs survive winters without protection, but rosemary is a heat-loving plant that’s only hardy in zone 8 and above.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Swap out the poultry seasoning for fresh herbs like sage, thyme, and parsley.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Their line of bangers includes The Pathfinder Spritz and The Pathfinder Negroni featuring fun functional herbs like angelica root, saffron, and douglas fir.
—Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The garden is designed to grow plants such as lettuce, as well as fresh herbs, microgreens, mini cucumbers, snacking peppers and tomatoes, said Jill Seefeld, Germantown School District director of food and nutrition.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
This four-star hotel has a gourmet restaurant, a fondue restaurant with panoramic views, a wine cellar, and a nearly 13,000-square-foot spa that offers treatments using medicinal mountain herbs.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Chop herbs, zest citrus and measure dry ingredients for baking so everything is ready to go when the cooking starts.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Add flavor with herbs and spices instead of salt.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Many herbs survive winters without protection, but rosemary is a heat-loving plant that’s only hardy in zone 8 and above.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Swap out the poultry seasoning for fresh herbs like sage, thyme, and parsley.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Their line of bangers includes The Pathfinder Spritz and The Pathfinder Negroni featuring fun functional herbs like angelica root, saffron, and douglas fir.
—Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbs
spices
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This cake is buttery and full of spices.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Add low-sodium seasonings like herbs, spices, and olive oil to enhance the beans' natural flavors.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Herbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbs. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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