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
Senior culinary producer Mallary Santucci praised a lightly peppery note, while associate manager of audience strategy Carly Westerfield was delighted by the citrus peel.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
Its original name, aspabroc, reflects its delicate asparagus-like stems and the peppery and sweet florets on top.
—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
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
Its original name, aspabroc, reflects its delicate asparagus-like stems and the peppery and sweet florets on top.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppery
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And Mullin, a 48-year-old former Republican senator from Oklahoma and former mixed martial arts fighter, is also known for fiery exchanges with congressional committees, once challenging a Teamsters leader during a 2023 hearing.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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With first-round pick Caleb Downs expected to lock down the nickel cornerback spot, the competition will be fiery for the other two spots.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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The remarks amounted to a spirited defense of Fed independence, coming just weeks after Powell stepped down from his role as head of the central bank.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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The Thunder, meanwhile, couldn’t repeat despite a spirited attempt, winning 64 games in the regular season and sweeping the first two rounds of the playoffs.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Alternatively, if exercising within four hours of bedtime, opt for short-duration, light-to-moderate-intensity exercises, such as brisk walking, or slow jogging for 30 minutes.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2026
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Given the brisk start then, is there still hope that the best is yet to come?—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Tastad explained that their design team has extensive experience with the brand and is passionate about digging into its archives for design inspiration and re-imagining many of the vintage styles.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Becker has long been passionate about this subject, sensitive to the common critique that California native plants look less than spectacular come summertime.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Field plays Tova Sullivan, a widowed, allegedly elderly woman who, because she is inhabited by the still-spunky actress, never quite seems elderly enough.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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Stanford was credited with a 5-0 victory over Pepperdine in the quarterfinals and 5-0 victory over spunky Eastern Michigan in the semifinal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppery. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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