How to Use apricot in a Sentence

apricot

noun
  • As for the apricots that leave my mom’s and my hands sticky with juice, our friends have largely let nature take its course.
    Amanda M. Faison, Outside Online, 22 Sep. 2024
  • It can also be produced from less common food sources such as dates, mulberries, and apricots.
    Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Sep. 2024
  • In the purse was a teacup poodle the color of apricots.
    Author: Michael Ollove, Alaska Dispatch News, 18 Oct. 2017
  • Cut the apricots in half and remove the pits and discard them.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 June 2017
  • Add the apricots and pulse to chop them into small pieces.
    BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Dried fruits — such as apricots, prunes and figs — are high in fiber.
    sandiegouniontribune.com, 24 Apr. 2018
  • Toss the carrots, apricots, and nuts in the flour mixture and set aside.
    Country Living, 1 Aug. 2012
  • Add the salt and the liquid from the cherries and apricots and combine well.
    Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 23 May 2017
  • The drink is served very cold and uses an equal mix of lime, apricot brandy and sloe gin.
    Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2018
  • The nose is all sweet vanilla and peach cobbler, along with some apricot and a bit of smoke, of course.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 July 2022
  • This adorable apricot and toasted pecan cake will hop from plate to mouth.
    Anna Helm Baxter, Woman's Day, 6 Mar. 2018
  • Last year, the rats seem to have gotten all my tomatoes and apricots.
    Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2019
  • Place the dried apricots in a small bowl and cover with the boiling water.
    Marcy Goldman, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2019
  • The view beyond its terrace is just stone and sky and the orange knots of apricots.
    Antonia Quirke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2019
  • This tart ale, spiked with plums and apricots, really fit the bill for me.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2019
  • The rose-like blooms can be found in yellows, apricots, oranges, pinks, reds, and whites.
    Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
  • My choice of strudel was the apricot-almond kind from Heidi's strudel.
    Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 15 Sep. 2017
  • Sweep the rusty brown over your lid, the apricot over your brow bone and inner eyes, and blend the gold across your lower lash line.
    Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 2 Nov. 2017
  • Cut each apricot in half and place them in a heat-proof container.
    Nora Martinez Debenedetto, OregonLive.com, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Add an ounce or so of apricot nectar to a champagne flute.
    AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2018
  • The wines range from cherry reds with hints of blackberry and clove, to dry whites that taste of peach and apricot.
    Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian, 27 Oct. 2017
  • Most people wouldn't think to put dried fruit in a sauce, but the apricots really add to it.
    Emma Wartzman, Bon Appetit, 1 Oct. 2017
  • The raspberry seeds do kind of take over the nice, smooth apricot preserves, so give it a good stir.
    Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 7 Aug. 2017
  • Add chicken stock, chickpeas, and apricots; bring to a boil.
    Marian Cooper Cairns, Country Living, 5 Feb. 2018
  • The blanched almond cake with roasted apricots is next, grainy and full of a fruit compote.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
  • The White was aged in Chardonnay and Saunternes barrels with peach and apricot puree added.
    Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 June 2018
  • Baking spices are sprinkled in the pan and plump dried apricots are also tucked in.
    BostonGlobe.com, 24 Sep. 2019
  • Add the apricots and 2 tablespoons of the mint and cook for 30 minutes until the lamb is tender.
    Daniel Neman, sacbee, 10 July 2018
  • This dives deep into that new style, a lot of apricot presents itself, 6.5% ABV.
    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2020
  • Vanilla, apricot and bread crust lead to tropical fruit and a hint of lime on the finish.
    Michael Austin, The Seattle Times, 11 Sep. 2018

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