How to Use basil in a Sentence

basil

noun

• Turn off the heat and add the opal basil leaves to the pot.
  — Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 29 June 2021
• Whisk in the sambal paste and add the torn basil leaves.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2021
• Remove the tomato sauce from the heat and stir in the basil.
  — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2022
• Snip off the top four to six inches of the basil stem, keeping the leaves on.
  — Washington Post, 31 Jan. 2024
• Add the marinara sauce, stir in the basil and bring to a simmer.
  — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
• The soup is topped with cilantro, bean sprouts, chopped green onions and Thai basil leaves.
  — Dallas News, 27 Jan. 2023
• The spark of joy on the plate is a basil-brightened chimichurri.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022
• The basil is pureed with olive oil and ice cubes (to preserve the color).
  — Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2023
• Place the four tomato halves and 4 basil leaves on the pizza.
  — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
• Top with the fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil over the whole pizza.
  — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Nov. 2021
• Divide among the bowls, top with more basil leaves and cheese, and serve hot.
  — Washington Post, 1 May 2022
• Add half the basil pieces and reserve the rest to add to the finished salad.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2022
• Fill with crushed ice and garnish with a slapped basil leaf.
  — The Courier-Journal, 24 Jan. 2023
• Lemon Basil Room Spray Freshen up rooms with the clean scent of lemon and basil.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023
• Next, add the basil leaves and a generous pinch of salt.
  — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
• The bright basil green and the chalky matte finish set the direction for the rest of the room.
  — Paige Porter Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2022
• Chopped fresh mint and shredded fresh basil add a pop of green.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 22 June 2021
• Sprinkle with the extra oregano and basil, and serve right away.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2021
• In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice and basil.
  — Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 23 June 2021
• Beet foam and basil jelly were the new hollandaise and velouté.
  — New York Times, 27 Nov. 2021
• Taste for seasoning, add the basil leaves, and remove from the heat.
  — Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022
• Place purple basil plants in full sun, and make sure the soil is moist but well-drained.
  — Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
• Off heat, stir in the scallions or basil and orange juice.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021
• Add half the basil leaves and sprinkle with salt and a little more olive oil.
  — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 11 Oct. 2022
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the basil to the ice bath.
  — Washington Post, 15 July 2021
• The basil was fresh and the julienned zucchini gives a nice crunch.
  — cleveland, 23 Nov. 2021
• The Ballin’ Out, loaded with meatballs and fresh basil.
  — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 5 July 2022
• Lemon basil rice is my favorite way to use fresh leaves.
  — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2024
• African blue basil grows equally well in sun or light shade.
  — Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Mar. 2025
• Choose from lavender, basil, parsley, sage, thyme, cilantro, and more.
  — Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025