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Recent Examples of hickory
Aromas of bacon, hickory, cherry liqueur chocolates, wood fire and red cherries.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Jammy initial aromas that soon flash with smoke, hickory, black licorice and peat.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Lem’s Bar-B-Q, in its 71st year, still serves countless rib tips and hot links to customers crossing generations, who have stayed loyal to the Lemons’ family tradition of imbuing generous cuts of meat with the flavors of hickory wood, charcoal and fire.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
The Gray Fossil Site was once an ancient sinkhole lake surrounded by a dense forest of hickory, oak and pine trees, scientists say.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Jammy initial aromas that soon flash with smoke, hickory, black licorice and peat.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Lem’s Bar-B-Q, in its 71st year, still serves countless rib tips and hot links to customers crossing generations, who have stayed loyal to the Lemons’ family tradition of imbuing generous cuts of meat with the flavors of hickory wood, charcoal and fire.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
The Gray Fossil Site was once an ancient sinkhole lake surrounded by a dense forest of hickory, oak and pine trees, scientists say.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hickory
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As with all Aalto furniture produced by Artek, the products use Finnish birch, and are made at Artek’s factory in Turku, Western Finland, the company said Tuesday.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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For warty birch caterpillars, that means patrolling one of the tiniest territories on Earth: the tips of birch leaves.—
Becky Ferreira,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The chair looks like it’s made of rattan, but is actually handwoven from durable synthetic materials in order to be rain, heat, and fade-resistant.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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For small areas, this three-piece set is made of weather-resistant rattan, and the chairs tuck snugly under the table when not in use.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The Dolce & Gabbana rawhide leather shirt and Alice + Olivia suede bell bottoms Wilson wore during the photo shoot for her 2024 album, Whirlwind.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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It was crafted with premium leather craftsmanship, rawhide laces, and stays true to its heritage with premium leather craftsmanship, rawhide laces, and Sperry’s signature Razor-Cut Wave-Siping™ outsole.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There are 18 in all, with eight for each set of laces, and a further pair for the top strap eyelets; the toecap, tongue, rear, and foothole cover are all printed.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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In terms of construction, the adjustable straps didn't slide down, and the shapewear didn't roll or shift around underneath clothing.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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By the early 1600s, players were using balls of cowhide stuffed with goose feathers.—
Miles Corwin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 June 2025
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Inside, welcoming guest rooms come with a petite balcony or rustic cowhide rugs.—
Noelle Salmi,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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The limited supply, despite sustained demand, is likely to trigger a ripple effect of shortages and disruptions, a phenomenon known in supply chain dynamics as the reverse bullwhip effect.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Comments After making an award-winning career out of mostly dramatic roles, Viola Davis is ready to grab her metaphorical bullwhip and fedora and get her Indiana Jones on.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Hickory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hickory. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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