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Recent Examples of hickory
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
Noun
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Plus, a blend of amino acids, birch juice, and lactic acid helps support the skin barrier.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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To investigate birch tar’s medicinal potential, the team extracted tar from modern birch tree bark, specifically targeting tree species known from Neanderthal sites.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The designer suggests pairing polished marble with woven rattan, reclaimed wood with antique brass, and natural stone with glass.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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This black version with its delicate ankle strap and front detailing proves otherwise.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2026
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The crossbody strap is also adjustable to ensure the most comfortable fit.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 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
Noun
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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 30 Mar. 2026.
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