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Recent Examples of spiciness
Perhaps because tomato juice is nutritious, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and the spiciness can induce a sweat, which, as people like to believe, rids the body of poisons.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Cooking or pickling peppers in vinegar may tone down their spiciness.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Options include the original Wendy’s Signature creamy sauce with just a hint of spiciness, sweet chili, and a Scorchin’ Hot, perfect for washing down with a Frosty.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
All meals included water, but participants drank similar amounts regardless of spiciness.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Cooking or pickling peppers in vinegar may tone down their spiciness.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Options include the original Wendy’s Signature creamy sauce with just a hint of spiciness, sweet chili, and a Scorchin’ Hot, perfect for washing down with a Frosty.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
All meals included water, but participants drank similar amounts regardless of spiciness.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiciness
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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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
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
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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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Teaninich 8 Year Old ‘Daring Rye’ is a single grain whisky made with rye in the mashbill—uncommon but not unheard of in scotch whisky—giving it nice spice notes along with classic flavors picked up from its maturation in bourbon barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Buttery and packed with spice, the Cajun compound butter really takes this turkey to the next level without being overly spicy.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The result isn’t always an easier character for the actor to pull off, but removing the Hollywood hotness factor provides an opportunity for at-home audiences to fully immerse themselves in the story.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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Everybody has their own certain kind of hotness, their own certain thing, and you’re supposed to go for that.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Smoke from debris fires mixes with a faint tang of fuel from the few generators that still have gas.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Their buttery richness will cut through the tang of salad without competing with other hearty sides, like sweet potato casserole.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 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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“Spiciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiciness. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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