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Recent Examples of sprig
Its texture is also dense and cake-like, sometimes flambeed in brandy for dramatic flair and garnished with a holly sprig for even more of a festive presentation.
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Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Add a sprig of rosemary or a mint leaf for some holiday greenery, and try spices like star anise or a sprinkle of cinnamon for warm flavors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Pluck off a piece of fish, place it in one of the leaves of lettuce that come alongside, then tuck in a sprig of coriander and maybe a sliver diếp cá (fish mint).
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
If the lavender sprig is still calling you by your full government name, then book the appointment and wear it with pride.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
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Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Add a sprig of rosemary or a mint leaf for some holiday greenery, and try spices like star anise or a sprinkle of cinnamon for warm flavors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Pluck off a piece of fish, place it in one of the leaves of lettuce that come alongside, then tuck in a sprig of coriander and maybe a sliver diếp cá (fish mint).
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
If the lavender sprig is still calling you by your full government name, then book the appointment and wear it with pride.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprig
twig
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Instead of sprawling festival fields, fans can catch acts such as Disclosure, FKA twigs, David Byrne, Wet Leg and Devo in rooms like The Roxy, The Fonda Theatre, Fox Theater Pomona and Sound Nightclub.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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LaBeouf has a history of violent behavior that has led to previous arrests and a domestic violence lawsuit from ex-girlfriend FKA twigs.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Sprig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprig. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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