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
Inspired by the coasts of the Mediterranean, this perfume combines citrus notes and peppery musk notes at its top and middle.
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Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
For decades, the peppery soda has marketed its blend of 23 flavors as a unique choice for discerning soda drinkers.
—Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 28 Dec. 2022
Tender prime Angus brisket is lightly armored with a peppery bark, and the pork spare ribs have a candy glaze.
—Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Dec. 2022
Jo Malone melds peppery basil with white thyme and mandarin for a bright burst.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 9 Dec. 2022
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Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
For decades, the peppery soda has marketed its blend of 23 flavors as a unique choice for discerning soda drinkers.
—Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 28 Dec. 2022
Tender prime Angus brisket is lightly armored with a peppery bark, and the pork spare ribs have a candy glaze.
—Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Dec. 2022
Jo Malone melds peppery basil with white thyme and mandarin for a bright burst.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 9 Dec. 2022
See All Example Sentences for peppery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppery
Adjective
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After speaker introductions, a panel of state officials and medical providers fielded questions from the media, and Larson stepped up to answer the first one, speaking in his typical fiery rhetoric.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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Azealia Banks and Wale found themselves in a fiery social media clash this week, sparked by an unrelated response to Wale’s X post.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Heat led by as many as 15 points in the first half and entered halftime with a 14-point advantage behind a spirited defensive effort.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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As with any kind of significant plans among any family, spirited debate and differing desires remain part of the process.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s weather for the A’s first home game was unseasonably cool with rain earlier in the day and game-time temperature a brisk 52 degrees with some light wind.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Beyond football, Sanders is equally passionate about advancing women’s sports.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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In-Ring Update, Nia Jax Sidelined, Multiple AEW Injuries Eddie Kingston Known for his passionate promos and hard-hitting in-ring style, Eddie Kingston has captured the hearts of many wrestling fans.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the rebellious young Jim Hopper, the son of the town police chief, can’t seem to do anything right; the spunky Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and leave town, stat (but still has a thing for bad boys); and the tech nerd Bob is hopelessly in love with her.—
Sarah Bahr,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trawling through the bowels of the luxury resort, the prez has some allies with her (Manny, the Chinese First Lady, the spunky head of the International Monetary Fund) and some duds (Douglas Hodge as the British Prime Minister, cast here as a moron with some wonderful comic relief).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppery. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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