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
Leaves have a pungent, peppery flavor similar to arugula.
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026
The flavor then broadens through creamy mozzarella and peppery rocket to sweet pesto.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Take, for example, Mint Salsa Verde Potato and Chicken Salad with crisp cucumber and peppery arugula, a picnic mainstay.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Nero Tondo The black Spanish heirloom radish has a sharp, peppery flavor reminiscent of horseradish.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026
The flavor then broadens through creamy mozzarella and peppery rocket to sweet pesto.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Take, for example, Mint Salsa Verde Potato and Chicken Salad with crisp cucumber and peppery arugula, a picnic mainstay.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Nero Tondo The black Spanish heirloom radish has a sharp, peppery flavor reminiscent of horseradish.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppery
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The debris – space rocks known as meteoroids – collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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By contrast, Perry’s relationship with her fiery mother was defining.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Viewers tune into Murstein’s content to hear Grandma Gail’s best advice, much of which involves her spirited opinions about dating and fashion.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stanley had a songbook full of these, some spirited, some spiritual.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prada 2 has been enjoying brisk weekday business, including crossing the $300 million mark globally on Wednesday and $100 million on Thursday in North America.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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On a brisk spring morning, a handful of visitors mosey in and out of Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve in far western Kane County.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The situation involving Stamps is noteworthy in part because her mother, Marion Nzinga Stamps, was a passionate community activist at the Cabrini-Green public housing complex who was known to confront officials to press her case.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The somms here are passionate and eager to help find the right wine for you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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The average lifespan for the spunky toy breed, Maltese is 15 years.—
Katelyn Chef,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Torres said that despite her diagnosis, Valentina has retained her spunky personality.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppery. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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