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Recent Examples of spiciness
The chipotle and lime aioli give the taco a bit of spiciness.
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Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
According to Valera, a great Ceviche balances the umami of Florida seafood, like grouper, mahi-mahi, or Florida yellowtail snapper; with citrus and a touch of spiciness.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Culantro, whose spiciness is similar to that of cilantro but more intense, is more sensitive to direct sun than cilantro and will grow its best in partial shade.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Cooking or pickling peppers in vinegar may tone down their spiciness.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
Manz, a sales engineer from Germany visiting New York City at the time, alleged that the restaurant failed to warn customers about the spiciness of the salsas.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
The mix of spices held a hint of spiciness, but still pretty flavorful and wasn’t overwhelming.
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Alexa Stone
january 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
Its Timur pepper offers a spiciness for an unexpected twist.
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Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2025
The eau de parfum has a warm spiciness that feels inviting, not cloying.
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Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
18 Dec. 2025
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
According to Valera, a great Ceviche balances the umami of Florida seafood, like grouper, mahi-mahi, or Florida yellowtail snapper; with citrus and a touch of spiciness.
—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Culantro, whose spiciness is similar to that of cilantro but more intense, is more sensitive to direct sun than cilantro and will grow its best in partial shade.
—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Cooking or pickling peppers in vinegar may tone down their spiciness.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
Manz, a sales engineer from Germany visiting New York City at the time, alleged that the restaurant failed to warn customers about the spiciness of the salsas.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
The mix of spices held a hint of spiciness, but still pretty flavorful and wasn’t overwhelming.
—
Alexa Stone
january 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
Its Timur pepper offers a spiciness for an unexpected twist.
—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2025
The eau de parfum has a warm spiciness that feels inviting, not cloying.
—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiciness
Noun
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Those split levels of child and adult consciousness give the film a certain piquancy, a little gap where drama can spark in a story where almost nothing really happens except a kid takes a plane ride, or several plane rides, with his mom.
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That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.
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Scallion Oil Noodles Scallion oil noodles, a specialty of Shanghai and the greater Jiangnan region in eastern China, showcase the allium sweetness and mellow pungency of one of the most versatile aromatics in Chinese cuisine.
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The dressing, based on nuoc cham, a traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce, has just enough fish sauce to give it depth and pungency without overpowering the brightness of the lime.
Noun
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In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, shallots, olive oil, parsley, dill, capers, basil, lemon zest and juice.
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Some gingerbread has been served with lemon sauce, or incorporated the zest of an orange or a little cocoa.
Noun
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The word entered English during British rule in India and was later extended to mean a hot alcoholic drink, especially one mixed with spirits, hot water, sugar, and spices.
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Chili powder, cumin, and cayenne give it the signature chili spice (leave out the cayenne for a milder version) while Worcestershire and tomato sauce provide savoriness.
Noun
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Even when Carl is just standing up to make the next Movie Night selection, the girls can’t help but comment on his hotness.
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Jim must learn to accept a skinny femme like Lucien, while Lucien learns the valuable lesson that Instagram hotness is sometimes attached to a vain, rotten personality.
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The drink is bubbly and crisp, with that familiar tang, reminiscent of apple cider vinegar, that’s common in most kombucha varieties.
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The tang of the sauce was eye-widening and immediate, crackling with the bright, citrusy charge of tomatillos and serrano chiles.
Noun
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The hint of jalapeño brings a gentle kick of heat, while the wasabi aioli adds a refreshing zing, creating a balanced and unforgettable flavor.
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The zing from a squeeze of lemon juice plus the tangy crunch of relish adds up to a flavorful dish that is surprisingly easy to throw together.
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“Spiciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiciness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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