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
Inspired by the coasts of the Mediterranean, this perfume combines citrus notes and peppery musk notes at its top and middle.
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Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
For decades, the peppery soda has marketed its blend of 23 flavors as a unique choice for discerning soda drinkers.
—Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 28 Dec. 2022
Tender prime Angus brisket is lightly armored with a peppery bark, and the pork spare ribs have a candy glaze.
—Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Dec. 2022
Jo Malone melds peppery basil with white thyme and mandarin for a bright burst.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 9 Dec. 2022
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Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
For decades, the peppery soda has marketed its blend of 23 flavors as a unique choice for discerning soda drinkers.
—Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 28 Dec. 2022
Tender prime Angus brisket is lightly armored with a peppery bark, and the pork spare ribs have a candy glaze.
—Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Dec. 2022
Jo Malone melds peppery basil with white thyme and mandarin for a bright burst.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 9 Dec. 2022
See all Example Sentences for peppery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppery
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But against a fiery Raiders squad led by Aidan O’Connell, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs saw their issues continue in a matchup that came down to the last possession.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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And the fiery colors of those famous windows will surely be all the proof needed that Notre Dame – scarred and wounded but transformed – lives on.Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Miraculously, this revival exudes freshness, from Grey Henson’s spirited performance as a wide-eyed Buddy to Liam Steel’s playful choreography, which turns tinsel into jump ropes.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Even so, the spirited new Netflix thriller from Joe Barton (The Lazarus Project) is a remarkably fresh, exciting, and laugh-out-loud funny caper, driven by a sharp comedic sensibility and wildly entertaining performances from stars Ben Whishaw and Keira Knightley.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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In many cities, going 25 mph or so is a brisk pace compared to traffic often moving much more slowly, so the Wink Mark3 could be a solution in those places.William Roberson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Another woman in red lipstick, clad in a seafoam coat keeps a brisk pace with her dog along 49th Street.The Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2024
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Harry has been a passionate player for decades, often competing side by side with his brother, Prince William.Clara Strunck, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hannah is particularly passionate about beauty and wellness as a force for good that can lift our...Hannah Coates, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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The fit is unparalleled for folks with smaller faces and noses, and the aesthetic is edgy, sporty, nostalgic, sleek, spunky, distinct, all of the above.Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2024
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The movie is like a Burton thesis statement, an ode to gentle-hearted outsiders and weird spunky girls, a visual mashup of John Waters–style kitsch and Frankenstein-like macabre, and a light satire of suburban living.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppery. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.
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