How to Use pear in a Sentence

pear

noun
  • And New York City is not the only urban area that has gone big with the pear trees.
    Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Bartlett pears: Pears provide a touch of sweetness and a bit of chew in the mixture.
    Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Gilded Pears Looking for a way to use up the last of the season's pear bounty?
    Jamie Wiebe, House Beautiful, 20 July 2023
  • The nose shows nice, musty aromas with hazelnuts, pear and star fruit.
    Tan Vinh and Owen Bargreen, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The pear trees aren’t just in right-of-ways or lining neighborhood streets.
    Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Some equate it to a mash-up of a kiwi, a pear, and a watermelon.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
  • This includes pear, peach, cherry, or almond trees and lilacs in the hedges.
    Jill Barth, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
  • There will be that final pear, which will finish him off one day.
    Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2023
  • Unlike Western pears like a Bartlett, an Asian pear shouldn’t feel soft.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2023
  • What Could Be Better The pears were slightly bruised on arrival.
    Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
  • This thin-skinned vegetable is light green and pear shaped, and can be added to both savory and sweet dishes.
    Nancie McDermott, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
  • The Concord grapes were juicy, often sweeter than pears, but not as sweet as berries.
    Yewande Komolafe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Look for flavors of ripe pear and peach, tethered to granite.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2022
  • In the mouth there are flavors of Anjou pear, lemon zest, bergamot, yuzu, and river rocks.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Infuse port and brandy with warming spices and sweet pear flavor.
    Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2022
  • The large garden is home to a 139-year-old, fruit-bearing pear tree and is attached to a convenient pass-through from the wet bar.
    Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Dessert Pairings: Apple pie, peach pie, pear tart, crème brulée.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Apricot, peach and pear nectars are allowed to contain up to 12% moldy fruit.
    Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Thin any marble-size fruits on mature stone fruit, apple and pear trees.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Fill the cornucopia with produce like apples, pears, berries, nuts, and more.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The vibe: This scent blends the juiciest pear with a fresh white freesias, patchouli and woods that keeps you smelling delicious—but in a mature way—all day long.
    Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Pete and Pedro Gold Body Wash has a pear-like texture that feels luscious and leaves skin clean and silky smooth.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Both dry in style, the Sparkling Brut offers aromas of citrus and pear leading to flavors of green apple and hints of Brioche.
    Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Seasonal apples, plums, or pears, can add a fun, sweet base.
    Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 19 July 2023
  • Having an apple shape rather than a pear is also linked to the disease, experts say.
    Linda Carroll, NBC News, 16 June 2023
  • Then blend that pear recipe until smooth, freeze overnight, and prepare to devour the lusciously creamy treat.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Arrange some pear wedges on each piece of toast, then pour the cheese sauce over them, dividing it evenly among the gratin dishes.
    Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • And the Callery pear, a non-native tree species introduced from Asia in the early 1900s, is often chosen to line those streets.
    Jessica Damiano, Dallas News, 15 Mar. 2023
  • And the Callery pear, a non-native tree species introduced from Asia in the early 1900s, was often chosen to line those streets.
    Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2023
  • The rosé features hints of melon, pomegranate and pear along with Mediterranean herbs.
    Baroness Sheri De Borchgrave, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2023

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