sprig

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Recent Examples of sprig And lo, where there had been a few sprigs, something approaching actual chest hair began to appear. Graydon Carter, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025 Peach Ginger Bourbon Spritz At Saltwood Bar at Loews Atlanta Hotel, a refreshing blend of smooth bourbon and zesty lemon juice, topped with Betty Booze’s apple, ginger and sour cherry infusion, and finished with a fragrant mint sprig and lemon garnish for a burst of summer in every sip. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Try it with: For an even easier pairing, just pour over ice and add a sprig of rosemary or basil for a garden party–worthy glass. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025 Serve over ice, and garnish with small basil sprigs and blueberries. Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sprig
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprig
twig
Noun
  • Damage caused by squirrels, twig pruners and twig girdlers is nothing to worry about.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
  • With offices in London, Los Angeles, and New York, Object & Animal has collaborated with the likes of two-time Palme d’Or winner Ruben Östlund (Triangle of Sadness), Bertie Ellwood (Lessons in Chemistry, Hawkeye), Oscar Boyson (Our Hero, Balthazar), and creative polymath FKA twigs.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 June 2025

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“Sprig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprig. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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