as in spicy
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a piquant tidbit of information about the new neighbors the piquant cuisine of India boasts some highly spiced dishes
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Recent Examples of piquant
Even a humble staple like queso is elevated with smokey undertones, a version so good that it can easily be eaten by the spoonful, alternating with the addictively piquant salsa verde that comes to the table with warm tortilla chips.
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Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The crustaceans produce a piquant aroma while the red vegetable adds a layer of acidity and hint of sourness to the soup.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
The Right Word is not so much to be consulted as to be read and savored by those who remember the early days of NR and the piquant personality behind it.
—William Voegeli, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
When a film is particularly geographically piquant, a compliment soon follows that the city itself feels like a character.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The crustaceans produce a piquant aroma while the red vegetable adds a layer of acidity and hint of sourness to the soup.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
The Right Word is not so much to be consulted as to be read and savored by those who remember the early days of NR and the piquant personality behind it.
—William Voegeli, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
When a film is particularly geographically piquant, a compliment soon follows that the city itself feels like a character.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piquant
Adjective
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This venue is open 24 hours a day with a menu of complimentary bar snacks like pretzel bites with spicy mustard, bowls of chili and burgers.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Fiery chili-crisp pasta, spicy cocoa shrimp, beef mala hot pot, and more tingle-inducing recipes.—
Carly Westerfield,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Both Tokyo and Seoul blast riders with artificial freshness to make commuting a little less pungent.—
Susan Campos,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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The last of those features include ventilated compartments to keep everything in the right place and free of pungent odors.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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At that second, a song about anime boobs had never sounded sweeter and more poignant.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Great Unravelling For that reason, my visit with Nye was also poignant.—
Penny Abeywardena,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Polish Cannonball delivers comfort with egg noodles, kielbasa, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all drizzled with a zesty herb crema.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Producers take big swings with unexpected botanicals like earthy eucalyptus, zesty green turmeric, and floral, fragrant mangosteen, a fruit native to Southeast Asia.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to its unique design, the Dutch oven’s lid doubles as a 10.25-inch cast-iron skillet that can easily be used to make your favorite cornbread, delicious cobblers, hot dips for parties, and much more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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Indulge in delicious cuisine and beverages, all while immersing yourself in the evening’s thrilling theme.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to its diverse range of savory seafood dishes, the venue has also established itself as one of the foremost cocktail venues across the northern coast of Puerto Rico—and to sweeten the deal, the restaurant also boasts some stellar views of Dorado’s famous shoreline.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Quiche is a savory French tart made with pastry crust and egg custard.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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And increasingly, restaurants are using its salty, silken flavor profile to punctuate their sweet treats.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2025
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Hunan cuisine, one of China’s eight great culinary traditions, is celebrated for its bold, spicy, sour, and salty flavors.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Piquant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piquant. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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