How to Use aril in a Sentence

aril

noun
  • Remove at least part of the fleshy seed coat, the aril, from the seed.
    — Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Underneath the arils, the seeds are hard and crunchy.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Underneath the arils, the seeds are hard and crunchy.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Use your thumb to loosen the remaining arils.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Use your thumb to loosen the remaining arils.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
  • In a bowl, combine the arils, mint, parsley, lemon zest, olive oil and red wine vinegar.
    — Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 Oct. 2017
  • Our nutrition pros point out that the arils are packed with nutrients and fiber too.
    — Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2023
  • Pomegranate arils can be enjoyed fresh or can be frozen for long-term storage.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Flat or oddly shaped sides mean the arils inside the fruit have swelled with juice, transforming the fruit's form.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Pomegranates Pomegranates are round, red fruits with thick skin and hundreds of juicy, edible seeds called arils.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 May 2025
  • Firm, cool arils wake up the palate, particularly pleasing when the rest of the meal is warm and rich.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin , WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The seeds, called arils, are full of vitamin C and potassium.
    — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Once they are frozen, transfer the arils to a freezer-safe bag, press out any excess air, and store them for up to a couple of months.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
  • For containers of arils purchased at the grocery store, refer to the use-by date on the package.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The arils do not cook well, so they must be added cool, raw and last-minute, once the cranberry sauce has come to room temperature or been chilled.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin , WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Arrange the apple, pear, persimmon, grapefruit, radishes and celery on top of the mache. Crumble the feta over the salad and scatter with the pomegranate arils.
    — Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2019
  • Hold the fruit under water, break it apart and use your hands to gently separate the plump seeds (arils) from the outer skin and white pith.
    — Romney Steele, chicagotribune.com, 12 Dec. 2019
  • In both cases, however, the interior aril, or pulp, of the fruits is white and grape-like in texture.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
  • Finally, the dessert is finished with a creamy, foam-like top layer and a sprinkle of pomegranate arils.
    — Justin Burke, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
  • The burger is topped with a slightly sweet house housemade pomegranate sauce and crunchy pomegranate arils.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2024
  • The recipe calls for fresh pomegranate juice, pomegranate liqueur, and pomegranate arils.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Place spinach on bottom bun, then top with burger, onions, additional cheese and arils for garnish (if using), then bun top.
    — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Nutmeg trees actually produce two spices, the nut (nutmeg) and the red aril or seed covering of the nut (mace).
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Top this delicious prep with pomegranate arils, for fresh flavor, texture and color.
    — Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2020
  • While onions cook, combine bison, garlic powder, goat cheese, pomegranate arils, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
    — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2017
  • The only tricky part of this recipe might be removing the arils (seeds, colloquially) from the pomegranate.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Combine cooked Brussels sprouts with pomegranate arils and pumpkin seeds for a high-fiber fall dish that supports blood sugar balance.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Botanically speaking, pomegranate seeds are arils, edible juice sacs that contain a tiny seed.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The seeds are located within the individual red jewels, called arils.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026

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