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
It’s known for its bold character and peppery kick.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Fresh olive oil is explosively flavorful, teeming with character, grassy and full with a peppery burn in the back of the throat.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2025
Radishes Radishes are a root vegetable (specifically a taproot) full of peppery flavor, vitamin C, and fiber.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Fistfuls of cilantro and Thai basil enhance the dish with grassy aroma and brightness, while red onions and scallions add a peppery punch.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Fresh olive oil is explosively flavorful, teeming with character, grassy and full with a peppery burn in the back of the throat.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2025
Radishes Radishes are a root vegetable (specifically a taproot) full of peppery flavor, vitamin C, and fiber.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Fistfuls of cilantro and Thai basil enhance the dish with grassy aroma and brightness, while red onions and scallions add a peppery punch.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peppery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppery
Adjective
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Trippie Redd, one of the genre’s most prominent voices, took to social media on Monday (April 28) to issue a fiery response.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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But she was also known for her fiery temper, often in the face of injustice.—
Suzanne Cope,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Today, the Boykin spaniel is celebrated as South Carolina's official state dog—loved for its loyalty, intelligence, and spirited nature—as Clemmy's joyful antics clearly show.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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There were spirited speeches on Thursday at the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee hearing, where his ordinance passed unanimously.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Jack and Kate’s problems are more subtle and slow to emerge than the other pairs’; with brisk, half-hour episodes, this sometimes manifests in their tensions being spelled out rather than shown.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 May 2025
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Challenge yourself to make the transitions as smooth as possible, picking up the pace toward the end of your walk to seamlessly progress into the run, then dialing it back over the last few seconds of your run to ease back into a brisk walk.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Barman is passionate about removing friction in the DIY process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Leaders who are passionate about their work inspire their teams to share that enthusiasm.—
Edward DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The other central characters fare better, especially Gotay’s moving Homer and Miller’s spunky scribe, but also McAlpine and Mark Kudisch as Floyd’s dad.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Hummingbirds are a fan favorite of avid bird watchers due to their spunky personalities and impressive flying tricks (flying upside-down and backward!).—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppery. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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