How to Use star anise in a Sentence

star anise

noun
  • Chill in the fridge for an hour then serve over ice, garnished with star anise.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Try a stick of cinnamon, a whole clove, or a piece of star anise.
    — Paula Forbes, GQ, 19 Feb. 2018
  • Garnish with a cocktail pick of cherries or a star anise pod.
    — M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2019
  • Most panes de muerto are infused with orange zest and star anise.
    — Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Pour into a double old-fashioned glass and top with the star anise.
    — Kevin Hopper, idahostatesman, 12 Dec. 2017
  • It’s garnished with star anise to add a nice little kick with every sip.
    — Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
  • It’s garnished with star anise to add a nice little kick with every sip.
    — Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2023
  • An earthy gust of ginseng threads among the scents of cinnamon and star anise.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2022
  • There are lime peel and pomegranate molasses with star anise as the high note.
    — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 24 Nov. 2020
  • Serve in mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick, clove, and star anise.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2023
  • There’s soft hints of spices too, primarily star anise and cloves.
    — Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2022
  • The spiced has baking spices, cinnamon, clove and star anise.
    — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2020
  • Lightly stir for 4-5 minutes, then add green onions and star anise.
    — Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Add white and pale green parts of scallions, ginger, garlic, and star anise.
    — Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Put the cinnamon stick, star anise and whole cloves in cheesecloth and wrap up with twine.
    — Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
  • When the water comes to a boil, stir in the seafood seasoning and star anise, then add the peanuts.
    — Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Remove and discard the star anise and transfer the mixture to a blender.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 25 May 2021
  • The pho broth at Bánh is simmered for hours and makes use of star anise, cloves, and cardamom.
    — The New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2021
  • The star anise and cinnamon add a subtle warmth and spice that rounds out the fruit nicely.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The spirit has strong notes of star anise and caraway, with a range of holiday spices.
    — Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Once the wine starts bubbling, Oliver adds star anise and the rest of the wine bottle.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Place in a small saucepan along with garlic, orange zest, bay leaves, star anise, oil, and red pepper flakes.
    — Bon Appetit, 19 May 2017
  • To a saucepan over medium heat, add the wine, sugar, star anise, cinnamon and cloves.
    — Maya Wilson, Alaska Dispatch News, 7 Sep. 2017
  • Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and star anise.
    — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Flavors of black cherry, star anise, and mint are set into downy tannins that linger on the palate.
    — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
  • Add the cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, bay leaves, tomato paste, pepper and salt.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
  • Garnish with cinnamon sticks, star anise pods and orange wheels.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2025
  • The bar makes it with pinot noir, bourbon, orange juice, star anise, cinnamon, and lime juice.
    — Marcy De Luna, Chron, 4 Dec. 2020
  • The star anise was coming through a little too strong, making the blend almost savory.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Off heat, stir in the vanilla, then remove and discard the star anise and cinnamon stick.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021

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