saffron

Example Sentences

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Leading the procession has been Bhikkhu Pannakara, a Vietnamese monk whose saffron sash is adorned with sheriff badges from the many counties that have hosted them and secured the roads.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

It’s really good for bits, like when you’re in need of saffron, or pasta and tomato sauce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Cardamom has always been expensive, usually the third costliest spice by weight, after saffron and vanilla.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

If using, place saffron threads in sherry or bourbon to soften while the stew simmers, about 20 minutes.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2025

He was all of Ardestan—all the saffron fields, all the walnut trees, the platter of pomegranates and wedges of cheese.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri