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
Leaves have a pungent, peppery flavor similar to arugula.
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026
The flavor then broadens through creamy mozzarella and peppery rocket to sweet pesto.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Take, for example, Mint Salsa Verde Potato and Chicken Salad with crisp cucumber and peppery arugula, a picnic mainstay.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Nero Tondo The black Spanish heirloom radish has a sharp, peppery flavor reminiscent of horseradish.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026
The flavor then broadens through creamy mozzarella and peppery rocket to sweet pesto.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Take, for example, Mint Salsa Verde Potato and Chicken Salad with crisp cucumber and peppery arugula, a picnic mainstay.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Nero Tondo The black Spanish heirloom radish has a sharp, peppery flavor reminiscent of horseradish.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppery
Adjective
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One is aji verde, a fiery, electric green sauce made with Peruvian yellow peppers, and huacatay, a pungent, black mint with hints of tarragon and citrus.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the video, an officer tries to use a key to enter the residence when the front of the building explodes in a fiery blast.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Viewers tune into Murstein’s content to hear Grandma Gail’s best advice, much of which involves her spirited opinions about dating and fashion.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stanley had a songbook full of these, some spirited, some spiritual.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Two batters into the top of the sixth, a sudden, aggressive rain began pouring down on Citizens Bank Park, prompting a brisk 24-minute delay.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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When the news came that a horse had scratched, a great stir rose, and several of the groomsmen who were sitting in the stalls with their horse wards scurried to start their brisk brushing to get the pine shavings off and used their jute sacks to spit-shine the coats slick.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Savannah is so passionate about the game.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Feelings of affection will become passionate.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The average lifespan for the spunky toy breed, Maltese is 15 years.—
Katelyn Chef,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Torres said that despite her diagnosis, Valentina has retained her spunky personality.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppery. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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