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Recent Examples of spiciness
Roasting the root veggie dulls their spiciness and brings out their natural sweetness, so much so, the technique might just convert some radish haters.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 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
The flavors of the palak paneer are perfectly balanced and medium spiciness brings just enough heat (for me).
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Basically, hop bitterness, roast malt, carbonation and alcohol can all balance sweetness and fatty richness in food, and the malty sweetness in certain beers can balance the acidity and hot spiciness of foods with those characteristics.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Led by Weijun Deng from the Shanghai Institute of Technology, a team of scientists set about replicating that action in a device that could be used to objectively gauge the spiciness of foods.
—New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 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
The flavors of the palak paneer are perfectly balanced and medium spiciness brings just enough heat (for me).
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Basically, hop bitterness, roast malt, carbonation and alcohol can all balance sweetness and fatty richness in food, and the malty sweetness in certain beers can balance the acidity and hot spiciness of foods with those characteristics.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Led by Weijun Deng from the Shanghai Institute of Technology, a team of scientists set about replicating that action in a device that could be used to objectively gauge the spiciness of foods.
—New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiciness
Noun
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That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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And a jicama salad is my personal favorite, balancing heat in piquancy and chill in temperature.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Wasabi is known for its nasal-clearing pungency, exceeding that of any other condiment.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Scherzo married sweetness and pungency.—
Steven Winn,
San Francisco Chronicle,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Your laugh, your kindness, your wit, your strength, your loyalty, your passion and your zest for life.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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This is a bright but intense whisky, with notes of tropical fruit like mango and pineapple, vanilla, butterscotch, almonds, and a hint of lemon zest on the palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The recipe calls for fresh thyme but feel free to try other herbs and spices such as sage or curry.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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This does double duty as a spice grinder.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 2026, complexity is old and busted, and simplified zonal systems are the new hotness.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
19 Feb. 2026
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Natalie Erika James throws a bunch of great ideas into her fem-horror riff on body dysmorphia, shame and the tireless quest for physical perfection in a culture obsessed with youthful hotness — following in the path of The Substance and Ryan Murphy’s latest dollop of high-gloss trash, The Beauty.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The rich buttermilk ranch dressing is brightened by fresh lemon juice and zest, which balances the tang of buttermilk and sour cream with the savory herb notes of chives and basil.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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The thick, glossy coating is a perfect mix of sweet (honey), spicy (red pepper and fresh ginger), tang (vinegar) and umami (fish sauce).—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The real zing comes from the acidic lemon glaze packet—mix it with water and pour it over your lemon cake for extra flavor.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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Cool yogurt with a zing of garlic rounds out the trio, while the sumac lends its fruity-tart and tannic zest.—
Deputy Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Spiciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiciness. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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