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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.
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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
The state buys hickory, oak, walnut and other seed varieties from the public with a goal of growing up to 3 million seedlings to sell to anyone undertaking conservation projects across Indiana.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
Evidence of Hurricane Michael’s destruction can still be seen in the fledgling sweetgum, magnolia, oak, and hickory trees sprouting with new growth.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
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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
The state buys hickory, oak, walnut and other seed varieties from the public with a goal of growing up to 3 million seedlings to sell to anyone undertaking conservation projects across Indiana.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
Evidence of Hurricane Michael’s destruction can still be seen in the fledgling sweetgum, magnolia, oak, and hickory trees sprouting with new growth.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hickory
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The meadow flavor contains a medley of florals and birch that tastes like a more nuanced Sprite.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Feb. 2026
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Tree species such as oak, willow, maple, poplar, birch, and eucalyptus are especially good at this and can regrow surprisingly quickly, particularly if the tree was relatively young and healthy when it was cut down.—
Steven John,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 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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These long straps hang off your child's car seat, acting as an additional anchor point for front-facing car seats and preventing them from tipping forward.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
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The luxurious touch of velvet elevates any look, while the thick straps and flat sole give it a practical element.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 2026.
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