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Recent Examples of piquancy The key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024 While there are pops of piquancy in Landon’s script, her direction and the performances (with the exception of Woodard) fail to inspire much more than a shrug. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 While its distinctive piquancy might throw some off, that very taste is what keeps it on the South Korean table week after week. Violet Kim, CNN, 28 June 2023 Just enough to assert its piquancy and hint at the dish’s roots. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for piquancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piquancy
Noun
  • The beef is tender, and the broth has that nice aromatic spice that is immediately soothing and associated with a classic beef noodle soup.
    Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Expect bold flavors—the sauces aren’t shy about their spice.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Add some juice and zest to the cream cheese layer.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
  • To the bowl with the onions, add the goat cheese, heavy cream, herbs, and lemon zest and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
    Jeremiah Langhorne, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Piquancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piquancy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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