How to Use pomegranate in a Sentence

pomegranate

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Definition of pomegranatenext
  • With ‘Ripe,’ I was drawn to the pomegranate and the black hole.
    — Jessica Ferri, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2023
  • The tart edge of the pomegranate is absorbed by the creamy froth of the egg white.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Now, take a little bite out of the skin, set it aside and suck the juice out of the pomegranate.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2022
  • Using your thumbs, press firmly around the sides of the pomegranate to squeeze the juice from the seeds.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2022
  • Red onion, pomegranate and dill keep the flavors perky and fresh.
    — Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2020
  • How-to tips: To seed a pomegranate, fill a large bowl with water.
    — Romney Steele, chicagotribune.com, 12 Dec. 2019
  • The nutrients lie in the seeds of the pomegranate, also known as arils, and the juice.
    — Good Housekeeping, 9 Jan. 2023
  • The idea is that the amount of seeds in a pomegranate is equal to number of commandments, 613, given to the Jews.
    — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2020
  • Her slaw works any time of day and combines apples and pomegranates, both of which are eaten on Rosh Hashana.
    — Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2019
  • Our thoughts: While the pomegranate overshadows the lemon, this one has just the right amount of sweetness.
    — cleveland, 20 Aug. 2020
  • There’s just something about pomegranates that reminds us of the fall and winter season.
    — Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Such include long noodles, lentils, greens, black-eyed peas, pork, pomegranates and cornbread.
    — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2019
  • In this way, the jackfruit is like an enormous version of a pomegranate.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 25 May 2021
  • The farmers take advantage of the cool climate to grow pomegranates, pears and roses, which are used to make rose water.
    — Ian James, azcentral, 28 Nov. 2019
  • The mild, soft flesh of an acorn squash gets a textural boost from fried pumpkin seeds and bright pops of pomegranate.
    — Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2019
  • This rosé blend has tart fruit - cranberry – and is dry with notes of pomegranate.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2022
  • The name comes from the Latin granatum, thought to symbolize pomegranate.
    — Vogue, 10 May 2022
  • Local guavas and pomegranates freshen some Rincon beers, and the tribe recently set aside 10 acres to raise hops.
    — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2023
  • But to see pomegranate grow here, this is probably thanks to the English.
    — Fortune, 25 Aug. 2019
  • With notes of grapefruit, pomegranate, plum, and the classic pumpkin, the candle carries the scent of fall's best fruits.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Take a dip in both and then enjoy a lunch of quinoa-and-pomegranate salad, prawn ceviche, and a bottle of ice-cold rosé from the pool bar.
    — Paul Rubio, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2019
  • The fruit of the Lemonadeberry clusters between the leaves at the end of the twigs and looks similar in size and color to the arils of the pomegranate.
    — Michael Harrelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2022
  • There are juicy flavors of black cherry, red plum, and cranberry on the palate and a light touch of bright pomegranate in the finish.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2022
  • In the mouth there are silky tannins and flavors of black plum, black currant and ripe pomegranate with a long, long finish.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2022
  • To serve: Place the noodles and squash in bowls, ladle hot broth over, and then garnish with sliced pork, cilantro, scallions, pomegranate and lime on the side.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Oct. 2021
  • An abundance of luscious grapes and juicy figs beckoned, along with great baskets of quinces, lemons, oranges and pomegranates.
    — David Tanis, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2019
  • The backyard has a variety of fruit trees, from pomegranate to plum to apple.
    — Erin Stone, The Arizona Republic, 11 Aug. 2020
  • Kale, broccoli, onions, pomegranate, carrots and spinach are easy to grow.
    — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Some fans are lined up at the bar to purchase the night’s signature drink: a pomegranate cosmo that’s as sickeningly sweet as Charli’s best songs.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 June 2024
  • For example, Tucson’s prickly pear fruit could be replaced with pomegranate, the drought-tolerant fruit native to the Middle East.
    — Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 3 June 2024

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