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The Texas location will smoke the meats in the classic Hill Country way with oak, pecan or hickory chips.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
The original style of most sauces is spicy-sweet with molasses, ketchup, and hickory flavors being the predominant notes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
When burned, the wood produces a rich, aromatic smoke due to high lignin levels, which imparts a more intense flavor than oak or hickory, with earthy cumin undertones and a mild sweetness.
—Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
The spread of pecans The pecan is a nut related to the hickory.
—Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 18 Nov. 2025
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
The original style of most sauces is spicy-sweet with molasses, ketchup, and hickory flavors being the predominant notes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
When burned, the wood produces a rich, aromatic smoke due to high lignin levels, which imparts a more intense flavor than oak or hickory, with earthy cumin undertones and a mild sweetness.
—Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
The spread of pecans The pecan is a nut related to the hickory.
—Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hickory
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At nearly 40 acres, Aurora University’s notable campus features include its red tile roofs on all of its major buildings and its formal entrance lined with more than 50 Greenspire linden trees and more than 140 Dakota Pinnacle Asian birch trees, according to the university.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the circular lounge and its central bar, which is distinguished by a massive birch tree with gray feathers instead of leaves suspended from branches.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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The set features stable legs and armrests made of a durable steel frame and handwoven rattan that’s all-weather and easy to clean.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The modern plantation-style decor—lots of warm earthy colors and a touch of rattan—suitably echo the languid tropical surrounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Dec. 2025
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Pictures of Piper the dog, who last year went through an awful health scare after having a rawhide treat.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Chinese laborers, rare for that time, made rawhide bags on site to take the limestone and dump it into iron buckets on an aerial tramway, according to Meniketti’s report.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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The sedate throwing of flowers erupted into a fistfight, a ministampede and people lashed with whips and riding quirts.—
John MacCormack,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Apr. 2018
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It's often adorned with wide straps, sleek zippers, or statement details to give the silhouette a distinctive finish while keeping the overall design streamlined.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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The best-selling Dream Pairs Two-strap Low-block Heeled Sandals feature two slim, comfortable straps that mold to your foot over time—one at the top of the foot, and the other at the toes.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Judith that Hudson wore is crafted from a shiny cowhide leather and features the traditional almond toe shape of clogs, and is highlighted with gold-tone studs around the shoe’s welt.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Also among the optional extras is a cowhide leather pouch with a belt loop and keyring attachment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 2026
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Other than the boulder, the stunt show at Disney World also features a bullwhip demonstration and falls from tall buildings, as well as stunts with axe-swinging stone soldiers and punji stick pressure plates.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2025
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Arcs of electricity bolted from it, blue bullwhips that flashed out from it and left thunder in their wake.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Nov. 2025
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“Hickory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hickory. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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