as in fiery
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
the author of several peppery diatribes on religious intolerance
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Recent Examples of peppery
It’s known for its bold character and peppery kick.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Fresh olive oil is explosively flavorful, teeming with character, grassy and full with a peppery burn in the back of the throat.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2025
Radishes Radishes are a root vegetable (specifically a taproot) full of peppery flavor, vitamin C, and fiber.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Fistfuls of cilantro and Thai basil enhance the dish with grassy aroma and brightness, while red onions and scallions add a peppery punch.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Fresh olive oil is explosively flavorful, teeming with character, grassy and full with a peppery burn in the back of the throat.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2025
Radishes Radishes are a root vegetable (specifically a taproot) full of peppery flavor, vitamin C, and fiber.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Fistfuls of cilantro and Thai basil enhance the dish with grassy aroma and brightness, while red onions and scallions add a peppery punch.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peppery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppery
Adjective
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Turn four, in particular, put on a display of fiery orange and red, visible to the naked eye.—
Kristin Shaw,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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Turner, a fiery redhead and one of the heroes for the Los Angeles Dodgers during their 2020 title run, promptly ripped a pitch into the left-field seats, spoiling the shutout.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Enjoying Jazz In its 21st year, the spirited Cape Cod Jazz Festival offers visitors (hotel guests and the public) the chance to enjoy live music and try great food and drinks on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in July and August.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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There was a spirited late rally which came to nothing.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Another takes a brisk walk around the block between back-to-back meetings.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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This special lid prevents splashes from brisk walks and works to keep any heat (or cold) from escaping.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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When colleges support these efforts, faculty champions are able to build powerful partnerships around campus, while passionate students find creative and effective ways to connect with their peers.—
Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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New hotels, restaurants, shops, and bars staffed by passionate locals and patronized by an in-the-know clientele have begun to push Nice back into the spotlight.—
Sloane Crosley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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John's dramatic introduction to thunderstorms, captured so vividly on video, is a reminder of the vulnerability of our most spunky and playful pets.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Spinning off from the 2021 movie of the same name, the show is about Pil, a spunky vagabond girl living in the medieval city of Foggyborough.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppery. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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