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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
Noun
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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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The orange zest brightens the cranberries while the pistachios add subtle richness.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Add English peas, flat-leaf parsley, and curls of lemon zest for extra character.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That breaks down as 30 by the back door landing on bags of beans and rice; 40 by the three-compartment sink and dry storage shelves, landing on spices and dirty dishes; 10 by a kitchen prep table; 10 under another prep table; 10 by the walk-in freezer and steam table; and two by the front counter.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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McCormick spices just got a major glow-up.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 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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Rather than using commercial yeast, hoochMKE’s breads are made with wild sourdough yeast, leading to a longer leavening process and a distinct tang.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Worcestershire and hot sauce give it a subtle tang.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The addition of orange gives this gorgeously vibrant sauce a zing of brightness that's a perfect pairing with its decidedly festive hue.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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The hilarious scene in which Arthur attempts to submit his resignation to Garfield is a prime example of what Death by Lightning has done so well, which is give history a little seriocomic zing.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Spiciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiciness. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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