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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provocativeness
Noun
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The palate unfolds with a rich fruitcake and cigar, brightened by orange zest and baking spices, leading to a warming finish.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025 -
Flowers Sonoma Coast Rosé is pale pink colored with aromas of honeysuckle, strawberry, citrus zest, and jasmine that lead to flavors of red raspberry, rose hip tea, and red plum.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Paneer just has this wonderful, gentle expression of milky dairy richness, but without much pungency to it.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
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After five years, the pungency of Greek oregano wanes but the plant can easily be propagated from shoot tip cuttings.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Wedge Salad - Most Wedges seem plain with a good crunch being the only saving grace; this one has zing, layers, and so much flavor.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 13 of 20 Lemon Tiramisu Time for a little extra zing.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Todd and Julie's children, Chase and Kyle, additionally shared their excitement about their parent's pardon.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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As excitement builds for Culture’s Biggest Night, BET promises more major announcements and surprise performances in the days leading up to the event.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The 2021 Biden stimulus bill provided additional financial incentives to the holdout states.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 June 2025
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Consider stimulus like background noise, scent from air fresheners and perfumes, family members all calling the puppy at once etc.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Noun
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For those looking for a little bit more of the continuation of their professional trajectory, finding something that combines sharing their lifetime of work knowledge, their passion for helping others, and the thrill of remaining relevant is the holy grail.—
Mark Avallone,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The feeling of freedom, the thrill of sailing through the air, is worth the risk to Barry Blumenthal, 60, a retired stockbroker.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Orange, grapefruit, or pineapple juice can provide a similar tang, but with a bit more sweetness.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The new residents include clownfish, cownose stingrays and unicorn tangs, LEGOLAND Florida said in a news release.—
USA TODAY Network Staff,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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“Provocativeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provocativeness. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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