Example Sentences

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We narrowed the list of herbs and greens to those we felt had the most impact: parsley for grassiness, tarragon for sweet anise notes and arugula for pepperiness.

From Washington Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Which underlines, then circles, then draws stars around the pepperiness of our roasted pepper soup.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2022

While pink peppercorns do have a mild pepperiness, they are more known for being floral and fruity.

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2022

There’s kimchi for spiciness; housemade, Kewpie-style mayo for creaminess; lots of green onion over the top for pepperiness, prettiness and crunch.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2019

Its grease-bathed pepperiness had a strong bitter aftertaste like anise, but not sweet.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago