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Noun
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025 -
The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Paneer just has this wonderful, gentle expression of milky dairy richness, but without much pungency to it.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
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After five years, the pungency of Greek oregano wanes but the plant can easily be propagated from shoot tip cuttings.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
16 Jan. 2025
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The palate unfolds with a rich fruitcake and cigar, brightened by orange zest and baking spices, leading to a warming finish.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Flowers Sonoma Coast Rosé is pale pink colored with aromas of honeysuckle, strawberry, citrus zest, and jasmine that lead to flavors of red raspberry, rose hip tea, and red plum.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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This uncut, unfiltered whiskey clocks in at 126 proof and is a superlative example of Kentucky-style rye that expertly balances notes of sweetness and spice.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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The higher fat content is a nice counterbalance to the richness of the tea and spices, but also lends the drink a better, less watery consistency.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Orange, grapefruit, or pineapple juice can provide a similar tang, but with a bit more sweetness.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The new residents include clownfish, cownose stingrays and unicorn tangs, LEGOLAND Florida said in a news release.—
USA TODAY Network Staff,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The best teeth-whitening products for sensitive teeth use a lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide to deliver at-home results without the zings.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
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The pickled habanero onion and tropical vinaigrette bring a zing that wakes up your palate, while the crispy tortilla bowl adds just the right crunch.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Spiciness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiciness. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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