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
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But, Jackson pairs them with a matching black leotard and a floor-length trench coat, letting all the attention fall on the fiery red pointed pumps.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Mint green and lavender read soothing, while fiery red and deep orange create a dramatic statement.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
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And at this particular moment in time, there's a lot of spirited debate in the industry over how much of the process any one company should control.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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A far cry from the spirited debates witnessed in some legislative bodies, the Parliament’s committee meetings are scripted affairs with a set order.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Luis Costa, global head of EM sovereign credit at Citigroup Global Markets, signaled the muted reaction could be, in part, attributed to hopes of a brisk resolution to the conflict.—
Ruxandra Iordache,Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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Related article Prevent low back pain with this simple lifestyle change The findings showed that as the amount of daily walking increased, the risk of chronic low back pain decreased, and preliminary evidence revealed moderate or brisk walking was more protective than a slow pace, Pocovi said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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But housing advocates have been just as passionate about wanting to see more affordable housing in this area, particularly for seniors.—
Randy Mastro,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Argentine clubs Boca Juniors and River Plate have drawn huge, passionate crowds that serenade their heroes before, during and after matches.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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Set in 1987, Curves follows Ana, the spunky teenage daughter of Mexican immigrants, who begrudgingly works at her family’s dress factory in East Los Angeles, but has big dreams of her own.—
Caitlin Brody,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
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More spunky than saccharine, Elio spends most of the film wearing a bandage over a black eye.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppery. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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