piquancy

Example Sentences

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Finally, a dose of horseradish gives the sauce a welcome piquancy.

From Washington Times • Sep. 12, 2023

Comedy was his baseline, into which he could inject piquancy or poignancy or wickedness as the occasion demanded.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2022

The Baltimore dialogue still has Old Bay piquancy, and some strong performances kick scenes to life.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2022

Adding piquancy to the current boycott is that it’s being done by reliable recent and future Olympic host nations.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2021

Still some novelty was necessary, to give to their return the piquancy with which I wished it to be invested.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë