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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 -
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
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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
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Add some juice and zest to the cream cheese layer.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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To the bowl with the onions, add the goat cheese, heavy cream, herbs, and lemon zest and season to taste with salt and black pepper.—
Jeremiah Langhorne,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The beef is tender, and the broth has that nice aromatic spice that is immediately soothing and associated with a classic beef noodle soup.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Expect bold flavors—the sauces aren’t shy about their spice.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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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
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The vanilla flavor, coupled with the tang of the cream cheese, is the perfect balance.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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The lactic acid thickens the mixture and gives the cheese its signature subtle tang.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The salty-bright zing that comes with as little as one or two spoonfuls can invigorate a wide array of classic recipes, from pasta salad to biscuits.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Notini has a good zing to it.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Spiciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiciness. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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