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Recent Examples of julienne
Rodriguez said Swift and Kelce ordered the pan-seared, blackened Mahi-Mahi ($45), served with lobster risotto, julienned vegetables and red pepper sauce.
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Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Gerard Butler falls through the ceiling of the Lincoln Bedroom to avoid being julienned by helicopter blades in Olympus Has Fallen.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
Unlike with mincing or dicing, julienning is often more of a stylistic choice.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2024
Indeed, some quarters tried to cancel her, mostly for spilling trade secrets about how journalists, especially the bestselling writer Joe McGinniss , got their subjects to trust them, only to julienne them in print.
—Virginia Heffernan, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2021
Here’s an easy pot sticker recipe that can be made with pigeon or any number of other game meats.
8 pigeons, breasted
¼ cup ginger, minced
2 eggs, beaten
1 head Napa cabbage, sliced
2 bunches of scallions, thinly sliced
2 carrots, julienned2 Tbsp.
—Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 30 Apr. 2020
In Seafood Chow Nian Gao, the rice cakes are slightly chewy, but perfectly capture flavor from the sauce, squid, shrimp, clams, carrots, green onion, and julienned ginger.
—Eric Velasco, al, 21 Jan. 2020
From the snack section, try the miang ($14 for four): a tiny, colorful universe of seasonal fruit brunoise, shaved coconut, cured trout roe, julienned makrut lime leaf and fish sauce caramel arranged on betel leaves.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 14 Nov. 2019
Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Gerard Butler falls through the ceiling of the Lincoln Bedroom to avoid being julienned by helicopter blades in Olympus Has Fallen.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
Unlike with mincing or dicing, julienning is often more of a stylistic choice.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2024
Indeed, some quarters tried to cancel her, mostly for spilling trade secrets about how journalists, especially the bestselling writer Joe McGinniss , got their subjects to trust them, only to julienne them in print.
—Virginia Heffernan, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2021
Here’s an easy pot sticker recipe that can be made with pigeon or any number of other game meats.
8 pigeons, breasted
¼ cup ginger, minced
2 eggs, beaten
1 head Napa cabbage, sliced
2 bunches of scallions, thinly sliced
2 carrots, julienned2 Tbsp.
—Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 30 Apr. 2020
In Seafood Chow Nian Gao, the rice cakes are slightly chewy, but perfectly capture flavor from the sauce, squid, shrimp, clams, carrots, green onion, and julienned ginger.
—Eric Velasco, al, 21 Jan. 2020
From the snack section, try the miang ($14 for four): a tiny, colorful universe of seasonal fruit brunoise, shaved coconut, cured trout roe, julienned makrut lime leaf and fish sauce caramel arranged on betel leaves.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 14 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for julienne
Verb
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They can also be blended into soups or dips, grated or chopped into salads and slaws, and even pickled for a bright, tangy pop of flavor in sandwiches or wraps.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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The most time-consuming part of this Louisiana mainstay is chopping all of your veggies, so do it ahead of time to get dinner on the table quicker.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, supporters in the kitchen, including me, chopped, diced, cleaned, organized, and kept everything running smoothly to feed the community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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And for the butter, dice up 2 ½ sticks into small cubes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Standing with lawmakers and community leaders, Schumer did not mince words.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Crockett has rarely minced his words.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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You’ll only dirty one bowl, one roasting pan, and a cutting board (for smashing garlic and slicing lemons).—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Stone villages cling to hillsides above orchards while rivers slice through limestone gorges below.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This spring, Susac’s goal is to chip away at weaknesses and improve overall.—
Haley Smilow,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Beyond Earth’s protective magnetic field, satellites are bombarded by cosmic rays and high-energy particles that slowly chip away at delicate circuits.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Julienne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/julienne. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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