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a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food
a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs
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Recent Examples of herbs
From Saison’s signature Welcome Tea — a delicate bundle of eight herbs and flowers that greets every guest—to the meticulous multi-course progression that unfolds with tableside presentations and impeccable attention to detail, dining here isn’t just a meal.
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Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Visitors span inner-city apartment dwellers who grow herbs on fire escapes and rural families planning orchard plots.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Stained and seasoned with curry powder, the chickpea salad’s bold flavor is brightened with fresh herbs, scallions and a splash of vinegar.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Root vegetables, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, and a variety of herbs come together for a recipe that is a family gathering go-to.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Coconut, herbs, chile spices and citrus shine through the Texas ribeye and pork skewer.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Talk to your healthcare provider before trying herbs or natural remedies for headaches.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The restaurant also earned the distinction of winning the People’s Choice Award at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s Burger Bash two years in a row with its Arayes Burger, a savory blend of Lebanese-style lamb and beef mixed with lots of herbs.
—Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Cardamom pastries in Finland Renowned for its foraging culture, Finland also has many more culinary dimensions beyond the mushrooms, berries, and herbs that grow wild in the countryside and across vast swaths of its capital, Helsinki.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Visitors span inner-city apartment dwellers who grow herbs on fire escapes and rural families planning orchard plots.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Stained and seasoned with curry powder, the chickpea salad’s bold flavor is brightened with fresh herbs, scallions and a splash of vinegar.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Root vegetables, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, and a variety of herbs come together for a recipe that is a family gathering go-to.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Coconut, herbs, chile spices and citrus shine through the Texas ribeye and pork skewer.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Talk to your healthcare provider before trying herbs or natural remedies for headaches.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The restaurant also earned the distinction of winning the People’s Choice Award at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s Burger Bash two years in a row with its Arayes Burger, a savory blend of Lebanese-style lamb and beef mixed with lots of herbs.
—Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Cardamom pastries in Finland Renowned for its foraging culture, Finland also has many more culinary dimensions beyond the mushrooms, berries, and herbs that grow wild in the countryside and across vast swaths of its capital, Helsinki.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbs
spices
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Made with lean chicken, organic apples, and warm spices, these $5 sausages strike the perfect balance of sweet and savory.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Because of its sponge-like texture, versatile eggplant is perfect for absorbing spices and seasonings.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Herbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbs. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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