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
In 1938, in the hill town of Sant’Elia a Pianisi, Giovanni Colavita and his brother-in-law Felice began pressing olives from their groves into an oil that quickly became known for its peppery bite.
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Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Zaxby’s signature sauce is a creamy, peppery sauce.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
The taste of its leaves combines the flavors of mint, marjoram, and thyme with a peppery twist.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
But their fights continued just as peppery dishes appear on a table again and again over the years—and Goldie, too, became a notable slugger.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Zaxby’s signature sauce is a creamy, peppery sauce.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
The taste of its leaves combines the flavors of mint, marjoram, and thyme with a peppery twist.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
But their fights continued just as peppery dishes appear on a table again and again over the years—and Goldie, too, became a notable slugger.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppery
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The conflict plays out against the backdrop of stunning visuals, leaning into the film's name as the characters battle in icy blue oceans and attempt to escape fiery explosions.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Maple and oak leaves blaze in brilliant yellows, fiery reds, and deep oranges, set against the lush green of the forest floor.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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With its ample 10,000 square feet, 15-foot ceilings and seating for 190 guests, Qua will be a space for spirited gatherings, with interiors by design agency HBA.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Know Where To Go Popular spots include Myers Quad and North Campus Quad, with each offering a very spirited atmosphere within walking distance of the stadium.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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Leisurely walking, especially for short distances, may not be enough to get the full potential benefit compared with walking longer distances at a brisker pace.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Spa Set at one of the far ends of the lodge, the wellness area has two treatment rooms, a steam room, and a plunge pool maintained at a brisk 50 degrees.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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The locals, who have not celebrated a major men’s team championship since 2011, either, have waited a long time to express their passionate feelings about this one.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Prince of Wales, 43, was asked whether his youngest son has a spunky personality at his latest royal engagement.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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That spunky spirit lingered into the nineties and early two-thousands.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppery. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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