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Noun
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Chop herbs, zest citrus and measure dry ingredients for baking so everything is ready to go when the cooking starts.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025 -
Remove skillet from heat; uncover and stir in lemon zest and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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Recent scientific studies have found that horticultural therapy promotes creativity, self-esteem, social interaction and sensory stimulation.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Children are exposed to far more stimulation naturally from microbes than from vaccines.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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And that flavor combined with the sweet, crisp vegetables and nutty, herby notes that made every bite a satisfying contrast, with the dressing adding a zing that tied it all together.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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The kind of zing that hasn’t been consistent in his game so far this season.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The attendees—thirty- and forty-somethings who are members of the bank’s Private Wealth Management (PWM) division, which boasts an average account size of over $75 million—gathered to hash out their anxiety and excitement.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bring the excitement off the screen and into the real world with this fun hide and seek figure, which encourages active play with a timer and spoken clues to lead kids to her hiding spot.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The salience network, which responds to external stimuli.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Without being able to compute directly from real stimuli, perceptual models could capture ideas in theory but fail simple real-world tests.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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In fact, so many must-haves are available at Amazon that’ll thrill your travel-loving friends—just look at the Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs for $21 or the super hydrating Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask for $24.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Though every note was pitch perfect both times, Erivo actually flew over the Dolby twice to sing the final portion of the modern classic — to the thrill of the audience, some of whom were in tears watching the star soar both physically and vocally.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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