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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 -
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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Paneer just has this wonderful, gentle expression of milky dairy richness, but without much pungency to it.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
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After five years, the pungency of Greek oregano wanes but the plant can easily be propagated from shoot tip cuttings.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
16 Jan. 2025
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Blackberry Filling: Directions In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, cinnamon and salt until evenly combined.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Fresh blueberries are delicately folded into a sweet batter alongside lemon zest and honey.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The blending of Mateo's alone already had me on its side, and then the punch of flavor without any lingering spice sold me.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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This means that each botanical is macerated in the spirit for a different length of time and at a specific ABV, which Gabriel believes allows the flavor of the particular spice, herb, or flower to truly shine through.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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There’s a light tang in the sauce, great flavor in the cheese and a harmony among ingredients that shows real intention behind the food.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2025
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Orange, grapefruit, or pineapple juice can provide a similar tang, but with a bit more sweetness.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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This translates to an exquisitely smoky, savory flavor with a gently lactic zing.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2025
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The best teeth-whitening products for sensitive teeth use a lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide to deliver at-home results without the zings.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
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“Spiciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiciness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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