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Add a sprig of rosemary or a mint leaf for some holiday greenery, and try spices like star anise or a sprinkle of cinnamon for warm flavors.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Pluck off a piece of fish, place it in one of the leaves of lettuce that come alongside, then tuck in a sprig of coriander and maybe a sliver diếp cá (fish mint).
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
If the lavender sprig is still calling you by your full government name, then book the appointment and wear it with pride.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
Sundae looked up at the photo on the wall, at Holly Jolly, smiling without shark teeth, sprig of holly glinting on his lapel.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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twig
Noun
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Downspouts clogged with leaves or twigs are the primary cause of winter freeze-ups.—
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The bag is framed with holiday decoration illustrations including pieces of cranberry and twigs.—
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“Sprig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprig. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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