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pepper

[pep-er] / ˈpɛp ər /














VERB
season
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
cook plain






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Dushaj, a 27-year-old New York-based lifestyle creator, emphasized that salt and pepper was not enough seasoning to pass the Gen Z flavor police.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It leans into mushroomy depth, black pepper heat and a proper gravy instead of sweetness, trading nostalgia for something more deliberate.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Music from the James Bond films and a night of prog rock classics will pepper this year's BBC Proms, alongside the usual programme of orchestras, operas and soloists.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

It’s a spice mix made of cumin, coriander, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and turmeric.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Maybe—when all the ships in port were loaded—maybe he could get pepper.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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