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Recent Examples of hickory
Aromas of bacon, hickory, cherry liqueur chocolates, wood fire and red cherries.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Jammy initial aromas that soon flash with smoke, hickory, black licorice and peat.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Lem’s Bar-B-Q, in its 71st year, still serves countless rib tips and hot links to customers crossing generations, who have stayed loyal to the Lemons’ family tradition of imbuing generous cuts of meat with the flavors of hickory wood, charcoal and fire.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
The Gray Fossil Site was once an ancient sinkhole lake surrounded by a dense forest of hickory, oak and pine trees, scientists say.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Jammy initial aromas that soon flash with smoke, hickory, black licorice and peat.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Lem’s Bar-B-Q, in its 71st year, still serves countless rib tips and hot links to customers crossing generations, who have stayed loyal to the Lemons’ family tradition of imbuing generous cuts of meat with the flavors of hickory wood, charcoal and fire.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
The Gray Fossil Site was once an ancient sinkhole lake surrounded by a dense forest of hickory, oak and pine trees, scientists say.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hickory
Noun
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Ötzi the Iceman had amadou in his supplies (probably for fire-starting), along with birch polypore, which was likely used to fight intestinal parasites.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
28 May 2025
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The Ukrainian helicopter, returning from a mission firing rockets at Russian troops, swooped in low over a forest of birch trees and touched down in a clearing in a cloud of dust.—
Maria Varenikova,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Its seat and back are made from gorgeous woven rattan, while its legs are constructed from sturdy aluminum with a woodgrain finish.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Made from woven plastic rattan, this basket is both stylish, sturdy, and easy to clean.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It was crafted with premium leather craftsmanship, rawhide laces, and stays true to its heritage with premium leather craftsmanship, rawhide laces, and Sperry’s signature Razor-Cut Wave-Siping™ outsole.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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Memorable improvisations include an Apache deck from the 19th century, with sword, bell and button forms painted into rectangles of rawhide, and a deck of Paris metro tickets painted over by Alexis Poliakoff in the 1970s.—
Walker Mimms,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Related Stories The high-gloss sandals echoed the sheen of her Western-style fringed jacket from Ferrari’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection, with the wraparound straps and fringe creating a cohesive sense of movement and texture.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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The straps are plush and easy to adjust, providing comfort during extended wear.—
Donna Kim,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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Inside, welcoming guest rooms come with a petite balcony or rustic cowhide rugs.—
Noelle Salmi,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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The lobby feels like a warm embrace—cowhide rugs, antique maps, glass decanters filled with unfamiliar tinctures, a vintage National Geographic from 1934 that rests beside sketches pinned to the wall.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The limited supply, despite sustained demand, is likely to trigger a ripple effect of shortages and disruptions, a phenomenon known in supply chain dynamics as the reverse bullwhip effect.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Comments After making an award-winning career out of mostly dramatic roles, Viola Davis is ready to grab her metaphorical bullwhip and fedora and get her Indiana Jones on.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Hickory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hickory. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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