How to Use honeyed in a Sentence

honeyed

adjective
  • And the 1940s saw the rise of the Air Mail, a honeyed daiquiri topped with Champagne.
    New York Times, 25 Mar. 2021
  • The species is prized for its clear, sweet, honeyed scent.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2018
  • The palate comes alive with a juicy compote of honeyed stone fruit.
    Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2021
  • What sets Poppe apart is her rich, husky-but-honeyed voice.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 May 2018
  • Miguel handles the hook and laces his honeyed vocals over the breezy track.
    Nerisha Penrose, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2017
  • The dough itself is pillow-soft and chewy, while the filling is hearty (thanks to the meat) and honeyed (thanks to the hoisin sauce).
    Allyson Reedy, The Know, 15 May 2017
  • Step 5 Transfer the tahini dip to a serving bowl, spoon the honeyed kumquats on top, and serve.
    Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson, Saveur, 31 July 2024
  • His vocals are soft and honeyed, a pleasing mix of Prince and Steve Urkel.
    Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2022
  • As the sun sank, diffuse clouds filtered the honeyed desert light until the world around me felt like a dream.
    Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 5 July 2020
  • This 2019 shows the purity of its character with honeyed pear notes on both the nose and the palate.
    Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Billions and Trust spring to mind—but both are bathed in honeyed, come-hither light.
    Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 8 June 2018
  • To my left, the window projects a rectangle of honeyed April light onto the floor.
    Lesley Finn, Longreads, 7 July 2022
  • The sauce is honeyed and tomato-rich, faintly spicy, with a pinch of oregano added at the end for pungency.
    Sam Sifton, New York Times, 29 May 2018
  • Then a honeyed syrup is poured over the contents, and the pastry is baked until golden.
    Lisa Morrow, CNN, 25 Mar. 2022
  • Be sure to use figs at their prime, their thin skins oozing their honeyed insides.
    Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024
  • In its stead now is doogh, a simple drink of honeyed yogurt, not too sweet, with a crumble of rose petals on top.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2018
  • Lovely jasmine and honeyed citrus open, backed by hints of a fresh ocean breeze.
    Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2021
  • The fruity, woodsy aroma of the jujubes pairs with the floral, honeyed syrup, and their dense, spongy texture complements the chewy mochi.
    Jessie Yuchen, Bon Appétit, 30 Jan. 2022
  • One relayed the flavors of fresh apricots, honeyed and floral and taut.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2023
  • Montaigne’s essays can seem like the Yquem of writing: sweet but smart, honeyed but a little acid.
    Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2017
  • The pop feel of the song blended a fast beat with honeyed vocals, combining all kinds of genres and eras stretching back to the Shibuya-kei days.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 6 May 2022
  • These honeyed brussels sprouts bring a smack of sweetness to the table, balanced by citrus and spice.
    Alexa Weibel, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2022
  • The joy translated into her vocals, which are growing more and more honeyed through the years.
    William Earl, Variety, 19 July 2023
  • When the chicken is ready, remove from the oil, place in a bowl and spoon over the honeyed hot sauce until every piece of chicken is covered in it.
    Cincinnati.com, 24 Aug. 2017
  • Moreover, Domino’s honeyed voice didn’t have the modern, rocked-up edge of Berry’s or Little Richard’s.
    David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2017
  • The former is hardy, thick-skinned, and prized for its acidity, while the latter is silkier on the palate with honeyed, peachy overtones.
    Benjamin Kemper, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2018
  • And though grapes get sweeter, the resulting wines are not always more honeyed.
    Natasha Frost, Quartzy, 2 Sep. 2019
  • Chicories add a light bitterness to play off a honeyed vinaigrette, while eggs and bacon add substance.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Honeyed timbres support their back-road-folk influences in songs about heartache and home towns.
    The New Yorker, 29 May 2017
  • The aroma is honeyed, slightly nutty and touched with vanilla.
    Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 30 May 2017

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