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Recent Examples of sprig
Its texture is also dense and cake-like, sometimes flambeed in brandy for dramatic flair and garnished with a holly sprig for even more of a festive presentation.
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Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Add a sprig of rosemary or a mint leaf for some holiday greenery, and try spices like star anise or a sprinkle of cinnamon for warm flavors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Pluck off a piece of fish, place it in one of the leaves of lettuce that come alongside, then tuck in a sprig of coriander and maybe a sliver diếp cá (fish mint).
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
If the lavender sprig is still calling you by your full government name, then book the appointment and wear it with pride.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
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Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Add a sprig of rosemary or a mint leaf for some holiday greenery, and try spices like star anise or a sprinkle of cinnamon for warm flavors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Pluck off a piece of fish, place it in one of the leaves of lettuce that come alongside, then tuck in a sprig of coriander and maybe a sliver diếp cá (fish mint).
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
If the lavender sprig is still calling you by your full government name, then book the appointment and wear it with pride.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprig
twig
Noun
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But the water gets rough, the times get rougher, and eventually one twig falls in love with a country star and the other makes out with skanks on the sidewalk.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Because food in winter is scarce, rodents and deer feed on anything within reach—bark, twigs, flower buds, and evergreen leaves.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Sprig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprig. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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