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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Chicago Police Department brass accused Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration of deliberately slowing down paychecks for dozens of employees this summer in a fiery email that warned the city was jeopardizing its compliance with the federal consent decree.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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In another, cucumber kimchi, a fresh and crunchy side dressed in gochujang with a fiery kick that cuts through the richness filling the rest of my tray.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Jackson Merrill and Gavin Sheets are Pivetta’s most frequent opponents in these spirited games.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Each table, each stool, each spirited exchange between barkeep and guest becomes part of a collective verse.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Making a brisk morning walk in the sun part of your daily routine can be a grounding, enjoyable experience.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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When measuring the nation's collective fitness, the good news is Americans are more likely to take a brisk walk, play pickleball or lift weights.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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When colleges support these efforts, faculty champions are able to build powerful partnerships around campus, while passionate students find creative and effective ways to connect with their peers.—
Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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New hotels, restaurants, shops, and bars staffed by passionate locals and patronized by an in-the-know clientele have begun to push Nice back into the spotlight.—
Sloane Crosley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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John's dramatic introduction to thunderstorms, captured so vividly on video, is a reminder of the vulnerability of our most spunky and playful pets.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Spinning off from the 2021 movie of the same name, the show is about Pil, a spunky vagabond girl living in the medieval city of Foggyborough.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppery. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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