How to Use thyme in a Sentence

thyme

noun
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  • Press the fresh rosemary, parsley and thyme onto the top and sides of the pork.
    — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Mix in brown sugar, a pinch of salt and some fresh thyme leaves.
    — Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Remove and discard the thyme sprig, and turn off the slow cooker.
    — Sarah Digregorio, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The strong scent of wild thyme and sage hung in the air, and reddish brown lizards darted among crevices in the walls.
    — Nick Romeo, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The thyme perfumes the broth, and a little butter and Parmesan rounds out the lean corn.
    — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2023
  • Top each strip with 3 dots of cold jam and 2 or 3 basil or thyme blossoms.
    — Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Remove the pan from the heat, remove the sprigs of thyme, and stir in the remaining salt and pepper.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 23 Nov. 2022
  • The kit comes with seven types of seeds: basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, mint, cilantro, and dill.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Add onions, bay leaves and thyme to the Dutch oven, along with a little oil, if needed.
    — Odette Williams, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Then, toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and ground thyme or rosemary to taste.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Blend in 2 teaspoons of cognac and ¼ teaspoon of thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
    — Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Dive into a big cheesy bowl of French onion soup, simmered with lots of thyme and topped with a slice of baguette.
    — Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022
  • Thyme sprigs and fresh thyme leaves: Adds an herbaceous, floral note.
    — Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2023
  • The kit includes a seed pack with Genovese basil, curly parsley, dill, thyme, Thai basil, and mint.
    — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Add the chicken stock, thyme, bay leaf and apple cider vinegar.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024
  • English thyme has dark green, oval leaves, and French thyme has narrow gray leaves.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 June 2023
  • To prep herbs for the dehydrator, pull the leaves of small-leaf herbs—like oregano, thyme, and rosemary—off their stems.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2023
  • Stir in about half the tomatoes, the olives, thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Add the garlic, thyme, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
  • In a small saucepan, add the pork base, apple juice, bay leaves, fresh thyme and roasted garlic puree.
    — Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • In this healthy weeknight dinner, thyme and arugula keep the sweetness of the grapes in balance.
    — Sunset Magazine, 25 Oct. 2022
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, thyme, and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper.
    — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2023
  • White wine, tomatoes, shallots, and thyme make a light and coastal-flavored broth to poach bass, mahi mahi, or cod.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2024
  • While the apples and shallots are roasting, in a small bowl combine the thyme, sage, and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Güngör knows where to find them, along with wild asparagus, orchids and thyme.
    — Lisa Morrow, CNN, 14 Oct. 2022
  • In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise, zest and juice of 1 Meyer lemon and thyme leaves.
    — USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Remove from heat; stir in almond milk, thyme, nutmeg and ½ cup of the cashew cream until smooth.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Stir in garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
    — Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
  • This is a plastic tray of bean and veg mush, heavy on the thyme and cheddar sauce, light on all other flavors.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Remove and discard thyme sprigs, bay leaf and garlic cloves.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022

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