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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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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.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Red onion adds pungency while a couple of tablespoons of fresh, feathery dill bring a cooling, fragrant burst of freshness to the dish.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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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
Noun
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To make the aji verde, add the cilantro, mint, parsley, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, serrano, honey, sour cream, salt and pepper to a blender.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Top with the lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Blue Bay Resort A visit to Belmont Estate provides insights into traditional cacao farming and chocolate production, from bean to bar, while Tri-Island Chocolate connects visitors with local farmers to learn about cocoa, honey and spice cultivation with its Rastafarian Roots-to-Bar experience.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Shelves lined with baking ingredients, bolts of fabric, tinware, nails, and jars of penny candy created a patchwork of textures and smells ranging from molasses and leather to spices and tobacco smoke.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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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
Noun
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The dish had hardly a hint of sweetness at all beyond the butter’s lactic tang.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Pepper-forward Owensboro Barbecue Sauce is heavy on the spices and tang but light on the prep.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Fresh ginger and red pepper flakes add welcome zing, but the real surprise here is napa (aka Chinese) cabbage.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
5 May 2026
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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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“Spiciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiciness. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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