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a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food
a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs
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Recent Examples of herbs
To save space, grow several shade-tolerant herbs together in a large container (such as a half whiskey barrel) with some well-draining potting mix.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
Our hearty version is made with convenient rotisserie chicken and loaded with asparagus, herbs, and lemony flavor.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 24 May 2026
Instead of sweet potato casseroles, make these sweet potato rounds in a rich and sweet sauce with crunchy pecans and herbs.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
This man had measured the buildup of industrial chemicals in his organs and had given him herbs to flush them out.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Highlights include the raw sampler—mussels blanketed in a thick puree of herbs, scallop crudo bathed in homemade almond milk—and a bouillabaisse accompanied by insanely crunchy cheesy bread for sopping.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The symbolism of herbs is rooted in many ancient traditions, from indigenous healing to Ayurvedic wellness rituals.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Olive oil with garlic and herbs is another lighter option.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Additional flavor combinations include lemon, honey, grated ginger, garlic powder, or other fresh or dried herbs and spices of choice.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
Our hearty version is made with convenient rotisserie chicken and loaded with asparagus, herbs, and lemony flavor.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 24 May 2026
Instead of sweet potato casseroles, make these sweet potato rounds in a rich and sweet sauce with crunchy pecans and herbs.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
This man had measured the buildup of industrial chemicals in his organs and had given him herbs to flush them out.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Highlights include the raw sampler—mussels blanketed in a thick puree of herbs, scallop crudo bathed in homemade almond milk—and a bouillabaisse accompanied by insanely crunchy cheesy bread for sopping.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The symbolism of herbs is rooted in many ancient traditions, from indigenous healing to Ayurvedic wellness rituals.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Olive oil with garlic and herbs is another lighter option.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Additional flavor combinations include lemon, honey, grated ginger, garlic powder, or other fresh or dried herbs and spices of choice.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbs
spices
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The beef is seasoned with tandoori spices, black pepper and salt, then smoked low and slow until tender, pulled apart and served on soft bread with masala onions and Dhaba’s cilantro giardiniera aioli.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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Here, okra meets sweet corn, Cajun spices, and buttery garlic breadcrumbs.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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“Herbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbs. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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