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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provocativeness
Noun
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Whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, both paprikas, cumin, lemon zest, red pepper and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025 -
White wine, shallots, and lemon zest and juice build on what the butter and garlic get started, and a couple tablespoons of capers give the dish a zesty tang.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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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
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If medications aren't effective, other options may include Botox injections into the bladder wall or nerve stimulation therapy.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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While outdoor time can offer stimulation and exercise, unsupervised access poses serious risks that significantly reduce their life span.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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This historic two-game parlay of pungency followed up a classic, a double-overtime loss to Oregon, back when Franklin’s inability to beat high-ranking opponents was his biggest problem.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The vinegar used to quick pickle the onions also adds a vinegary pungency to the salad, and dill and basil work together to add fresh and herbaceous notes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Tart cranberries amplify the zing and color of a Key lime pie for a festive take on the classic.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Crisp, classic citrus notes get a zing of the unexpected courtesy of ginger.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Regardless of where the fan base fell in its opinion of Billups, there has been a palpable excitement for this season.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Halloween is just around the corner, and excitement is building across the state.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Our amygdala is overactive, our nervous systems are fried and our dopamine cycles are hijacked by short-term stimuli.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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These hybrid materials can reversibly change shape when exposed to different stimuli, thanks to the predictable nature of DNA pairing and the stability provided by inorganic components such as gold or graphene oxide.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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It’s been 32 years since Toronto experienced the thrills of the World Series.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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For skiers, few things compare to the thrill of carving through powder and exploring new terrain.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Provocativeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provocativeness. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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