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Recent Examples of sprig
Longman kept the design, which featured white orchids and a sprig of myrtle — a tradition that began with Queen Victoria, who received it from Prince Albert's grandmother — a secret until the ceremony.
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Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Garnish with a lemon wheel, cherry and mint sprig.
—Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Garnish each with a fresh sprig of mint.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Sprinkle with ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and leaves from 1 fresh basil sprig, chopped, and toss again until the sauce clings to the pasta.
—Demi Lovato, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Garnish with a lemon wheel, cherry and mint sprig.
—Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Garnish each with a fresh sprig of mint.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Sprinkle with ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and leaves from 1 fresh basil sprig, chopped, and toss again until the sauce clings to the pasta.
—Demi Lovato, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprig
twig
Noun
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Scrape away leaves, twigs, and grass within a 10-foot diameter circle from a fire.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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The twig table in the living room and the set of French folding dining chairs out on the deck were all sourced locally.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Sprig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprig. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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