as in fiery
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
the author of several peppery diatribes on religious intolerance
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Recent Examples of peppery
Its original name, aspabroc, reflects its delicate asparagus-like stems and the peppery and sweet florets on top.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
Lower in alcohol and markedly less sweet than most European counterparts, this aperitif is quite fresh, with peppery notes of eucalyptus and a pleasantly tart currant flavor.
—Jerry & Krista Slater, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
The richness of the pesto and mushrooms paired perfectly with the bright, peppery crunch of the arugula, creating a balanced and memorable bite.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Leaves have a pungent, peppery flavor similar to arugula.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
Lower in alcohol and markedly less sweet than most European counterparts, this aperitif is quite fresh, with peppery notes of eucalyptus and a pleasantly tart currant flavor.
—Jerry & Krista Slater, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
The richness of the pesto and mushrooms paired perfectly with the bright, peppery crunch of the arugula, creating a balanced and memorable bite.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Leaves have a pungent, peppery flavor similar to arugula.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppery
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And that fiery, vibrant red that fades after mere weeks?—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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The fiery collision was one of America’s deadliest drunken driving crashes on record.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The younger generation, personified by Vénéranda’s spirited daughter, Tina (Kesia Kelly Nishimwe), and her boyfriend, a low-key photographer named Richard (Elvis Ngabo), has grown up without ethnic labels.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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The winning bid of $157 million, which came after a spirited 10 minute bidding war that saw auctioneer Adrien Meyer counting up the bids in $1 million increments barely above a whisper, went to a buyer represented by Christie’s global president Alex Rotter.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
18 May 2026
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For their previous outings, Queen Camilla merged her two favorite British designers into one look, wearing a cream Fiona Clare dress with pink and blue florals throughout and a blue Anna Valentine wrap coat to stay warm amid Belfast’s brisk temperatures.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Business is brisk elsewhere in Asia too.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Set in Los Angeles, the film follows AJ, a shy teenager who loves skateboarding and drawing, and Kristen, a passionate surfer.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Much of the film is set in and around a Parisian elder-care facility, and Hamaguchi guides us through its rooms and hallways, its meetings and rituals, with a patience and passionate granularity worthy of the late documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Stressing the omnipresent influence of the Portuguese colonizers, chorizo cooks with red kidney beans and black-eyed peas in a spunky chile-vinegar tomato sauce in a Goan adaptation of Brazilian feijoada.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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The Boroughs follows a group of spunky people living in an upscale retirement community.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppery. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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