How to Use anise in a Sentence

anise

noun
  • The broth tastes subtly of star anise and a pinch of palm sugar.
    — Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2017
  • The foliage and the flowers have the scent of anise or licorice.
    — Arkansas Online, 1 May 2022
  • The anise nose can be a little jarring with too heavy of a dose.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Spry and fresh light aromas or spring red fruit, holly, peat, anise.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
  • Florida anise is a great choice.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • Their brown-sugar sweetness played against salty soy sauce and an anise ping.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2019
  • In large bowl combine 1 cup flour, yeast, salt, anise seed and sugar.
    — Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 31 Oct. 2017
  • The ouzo adds a hint of anise flavor to the dish, which is balanced with a squeeze of lemon.
    — Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2020
  • Fennel is rarely used in broths because its anise flavor is so strong.
    — Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Skim the soup to retrieve the cloves, anise and cinnamon stick.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
  • Add the anise seed and beat (low speed) just until well distributed.
    — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 12 Dec. 2017
  • The finished drink has a light red hue and complex, herbal-anise flavor.
    — Mary Orlin, The Mercury News, 6 May 2017
  • Its flavor is in the anise or licorice spectrum and it is utilized both dry and fresh.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
  • At the same time, the rye component adds pepper, anise, and spearmint.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Sweet tooths go for golfeados, sticky anise-scented buns glazed with cheese.
    — Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The anise flavor really seals the deal on this recipe, along with the pinch of salt.
    — Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
  • Add the onion, garlic, parsley, chile flakes, anise seed and black pepper.
    — Tina Danze, Dallas News, 17 Feb. 2020
  • Mussels with capers and anise were served with a garnish of wild fennel.
    — Gisela Williams, Smithsonian, 26 Sep. 2017
  • Its seeds look similar to those of anise and its roots resemble parsnip roots.
    — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 6 Aug. 2021
  • At once crispy and yielding and chewy, it was shot through with toasty walnuts and perfumed with anise seeds.
    — Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 13 June 2019
  • Hints of anise and clove add spiciness to the purple vanilla orchid notes in this cologne.
    — Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Nov. 2022
  • The resulting rum is smooth and tastes of anise, fennel, and sugar cane.
    — Sunset Magazine, 12 Apr. 2020
  • There are additional notes of black pepper, anise and earth/brush on the palate.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
  • Use it with fatty meats such as duck or pork shoulder to bring out the anise and fennel flavors.
    — AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2018
  • Plants feature showy crimson blooms packed with long petals and olive-green foliage that smells like anise when crushed.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Bright purple; aromas of black plum, black currant and dark chocolate with a hint of anise.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022
  • For example, cinnamon, anise, and lemon basil are used around the world.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 8 July 2024
  • Sweet, juicy berry flavors follow, with more herbs and anise, in a ripe but savory balance.
    — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2021
  • Savory herbal nose with anise and saline notes, very pretty and complete with direct fruit and fresh acid.
    — Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022
  • There is a bit of citrus, along with tobacco, new leather boot smell, spicy tannin and a bit of anise.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 July 2022

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