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She's a peppery, outspoken woman.
the author of several peppery diatribes on religious intolerance
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The richness of the pesto and mushrooms paired perfectly with the bright, peppery crunch of the arugula, creating a balanced and memorable bite.
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Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The flavor then broadens through creamy mozzarella and peppery rocket to sweet pesto.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Take, for example, Mint Salsa Verde Potato and Chicken Salad with crisp cucumber and peppery arugula, a picnic mainstay.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The buffalo sauce served on wings and boneless wings is made daily and has a thicker, more peppery flavor profile than the buffalo sauce served nationwide.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The flavor then broadens through creamy mozzarella and peppery rocket to sweet pesto.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Take, for example, Mint Salsa Verde Potato and Chicken Salad with crisp cucumber and peppery arugula, a picnic mainstay.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The buffalo sauce served on wings and boneless wings is made daily and has a thicker, more peppery flavor profile than the buffalo sauce served nationwide.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppery. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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peppery
adjective
pep·pery
ˈpep-(ə-)rē 
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