Examples of peppery in a Sentence
She's a peppery, outspoken woman.
the author of several peppery diatribes on religious intolerance
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Smoked paprika, black pepper, and hot sauce give it a peppery twist, and when tucked into a buttery croissant, the whole salad is simply irresistible.
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Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Rather than the peppery brightness of the original, this version leans toward a woodier, warmer tone.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
While many modern expressions lean heavily into fruit, this wine embraces the peppery character that helped put Cabernet Franc on the map in the first place.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Vinegary or peppery sauces pair well with malty beers, like an Oktoberfest or Marzen beer.
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Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Rather than the peppery brightness of the original, this version leans toward a woodier, warmer tone.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
While many modern expressions lean heavily into fruit, this wine embraces the peppery character that helped put Cabernet Franc on the map in the first place.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Vinegary or peppery sauces pair well with malty beers, like an Oktoberfest or Marzen beer.
—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for peppery
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppery. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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peppery
adjective
pep·pery
ˈpep-(ə-)rē 
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