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Recent Examples of spiciness
The chipotle and lime aioli give the taco a bit of spiciness.
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Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
According to Valera, a great Ceviche balances the umami of Florida seafood, like grouper, mahi-mahi, or Florida yellowtail snapper; with citrus and a touch of spiciness.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Culantro, whose spiciness is similar to that of cilantro but more intense, is more sensitive to direct sun than cilantro and will grow its best in partial shade.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Cooking or pickling peppers in vinegar may tone down their spiciness.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
Manz, a sales engineer from Germany visiting New York City at the time, alleged that the restaurant failed to warn customers about the spiciness of the salsas.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
The mix of spices held a hint of spiciness, but still pretty flavorful and wasn’t overwhelming.
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Alexa Stone
january 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
Its Timur pepper offers a spiciness for an unexpected twist.
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Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2025
The eau de parfum has a warm spiciness that feels inviting, not cloying.
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Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
18 Dec. 2025
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
According to Valera, a great Ceviche balances the umami of Florida seafood, like grouper, mahi-mahi, or Florida yellowtail snapper; with citrus and a touch of spiciness.
—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Culantro, whose spiciness is similar to that of cilantro but more intense, is more sensitive to direct sun than cilantro and will grow its best in partial shade.
—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Cooking or pickling peppers in vinegar may tone down their spiciness.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
Manz, a sales engineer from Germany visiting New York City at the time, alleged that the restaurant failed to warn customers about the spiciness of the salsas.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
The mix of spices held a hint of spiciness, but still pretty flavorful and wasn’t overwhelming.
—
Alexa Stone
january 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
Its Timur pepper offers a spiciness for an unexpected twist.
—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2025
The eau de parfum has a warm spiciness that feels inviting, not cloying.
—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiciness
Noun
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Those split levels of child and adult consciousness give the film a certain piquancy, a little gap where drama can spark in a story where almost nothing really happens except a kid takes a plane ride, or several plane rides, with his mom.
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That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.
Noun
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Scallion Oil Noodles Scallion oil noodles, a specialty of Shanghai and the greater Jiangnan region in eastern China, showcase the allium sweetness and mellow pungency of one of the most versatile aromatics in Chinese cuisine.
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The dressing, based on nuoc cham, a traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce, has just enough fish sauce to give it depth and pungency without overpowering the brightness of the lime.
Noun
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In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon zest, and lemon juice to make the sauce, and season with salt and pepper.
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Add zest and juice of 1 lemon, stir to combine, then season to taste with salt and cayenne, if using.
Noun
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Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
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Leveraging years of experience developed at Brunello Cucinelli and Prada, the designer used a beautiful palette of colors, the hues reflecting the spices of each location, from nutmeg and cardamom to ginger, cinnamon and vanilla, and those of the Mediterranean Sea.
Noun
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Jim must learn to accept a skinny femme like Lucien, while Lucien learns the valuable lesson that Instagram hotness is sometimes attached to a vain, rotten personality.
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In 2026, complexity is old and busted, and simplified zonal systems are the new hotness.
Noun
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Vinegar, sugar, and spices give these pickles their classic sweet tang.
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The buttermilk tang from the ranch seasoning packet is what transforms plain chicken tenders into something delightful that the whole family will love.
Noun
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The hint of jalapeño brings a gentle kick of heat, while the wasabi aioli adds a refreshing zing, creating a balanced and unforgettable flavor.
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The zing from a squeeze of lemon juice plus the tangy crunch of relish adds up to a flavorful dish that is surprisingly easy to throw together.
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“Spiciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiciness. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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