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as in zest
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
a new hobby will add spice to your life
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Recent Examples of spice
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
The finished casserole is creamy with a mild-medium spice level from the green chiles and enchilada sauce.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
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—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Aromas of Gala apple, lemon pith, and white citrus blossoms draw you in for flavors of Anjou pear, lemon zest, and brown baking spices with precisely balanced acidity in the midpalate.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
The finished casserole is creamy with a mild-medium spice level from the green chiles and enchilada sauce.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Pick between the basic, deluxe and premium kits, with different amounts of trays and different types of seeds to spice up your cooking.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Lucky Leprechaun Cannabis Games Want to spice up the party?
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
Noun
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My nightly shower regimen has turned into an everything shower, complete with subtle sea salt scents, scrubs, and body washes infused with nourishing and replenishing ingredients.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with these beetles is that the feeding pests cause the affected plant to produce a volatile aromatic scent, which quickly attracts other beetles to the feast.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
Noun
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The fine granules will dissolve in the dough and impart subtle mocha notes, adding a deeper, more complex flavor to your cookies.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The company introduced the Groom's Cake flavor in 2009.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Aromas of Gala apple, lemon pith, and white citrus blossoms draw you in for flavors of Anjou pear, lemon zest, and brown baking spices with precisely balanced acidity in the midpalate.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
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Common flavors include white peach, pear, honeydew, honeysuckle, and sometimes a touch of citrus zest.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Included in the launch are the Sublime Large Gift Set ($159), which comes with a full, mini and travel-size fragrance, and the Sublime Small Gift Set ($45) featuring a miniature and travel bottle.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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His transformative journey into perfumery began unexpectedly during a visit to France, where a chance encounter ignited his enduring passion for fragrances.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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But most commercial ginger ale beverages do not contain any actual ginger, just artificial flavorings.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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While salt itself doesn't expire, additives like iodine and flavorings can deteriorate over time.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2025
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The miso ranch seeps into the egg, only recognizable as a slight tang that’s detectable in select bites.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Just don’t forgo the citrus finish—these noodles need their tang.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Servings: 12 Bring the fruity aroma and deeply comforting flavors of a classic banana bread to a new dessert, banana bread brownies.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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But Diaspora’s farm partner spent 15 years finding a way to grow cardamom in Kerala without pesticides while still maintaining maximum aroma and flavor.—
Mehrunnisa Wani,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spice. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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