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Recent Examples of spiciness
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.
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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
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
Noun
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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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Paneer just has this wonderful, gentle expression of milky dairy richness, but without much pungency to it.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Add crabmeat, scallions, lemon zest and juice, and gently toss to combine.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Once the butter is melted, stir in the zest and juice of the 2 lemons.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In traditional Chinese medicine, this spice is considered to have antiseptic and digestive benefits.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Patrons can choose between six spice levels.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After all, her hotness ruined him for all other women.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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The spicy jerk chicken had a marinated sauce that gave it a pungent hotness.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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It’s used to glaze brisket or slather over ribs, adding heat and tang in equal measure.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Add fresh or dried (unsweetened) cranberries to oatmeal, trail mix, or roasted vegetable dishes for a pop of color and tang that livens up any fall plate.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Zingbot had some pretty harsh zings this year.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
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Buttler had rediscovered his zing in recent innings, while Salt’s brutal approach suits the shorter white-ball format.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Spiciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiciness. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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