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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
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
For example, where Lost Cherry leans boozy and Cherry Ambition brings the spice, PHLUR’s take on cherry walks a line between juicy and dark.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2025
Its large chicken tenders are first brined, then breaded, fried and spiced.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The spicy oil is the right amount of spice for my liking.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
For example, where Lost Cherry leans boozy and Cherry Ambition brings the spice, PHLUR’s take on cherry walks a line between juicy and dark.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
All chicken tenders are spiced-to-order, with seven levels of heat.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2025
Its large chicken tenders are first brined, then breaded, fried and spiced.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
Noun
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Subtle hints of vanilla bean and cocoa add sweetness and balance to the scent profile, and its black jar goes with just about anything.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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This partnership comes a few weeks after DedCool, best known for its detergent line, released incense in all three cult-favorite scents.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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By charring scallions and searing steak in the same skillet, every bite builds layers of savory, smoky flavor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Almost any bitters can work, but Barton notes that lighter, fruit-forward flavors—like cherry, orange, or chocolate—tend to complement coffee best, while overly smoky or savory bitters can overwhelm it.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Give classic cranberry sauce a makeover with orangey zest and a bit of spice.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bittersweet Oud uses citrus to brighten the polarizing ingredient; Roasted Vanilla tempers its typical sweetness with the warmth of oak and cognac; and Iris Root, our favorite of the three, adds a peppery zest to the creamy ingredient so often used in barbershop tonics and other men’s scents.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Made in collaboration with Givaudan’s Custom Essence and manufactured in Italy, the fragrance is priced at $75 for a 20-ml bottle that fits in the palm of a hand.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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The fragrance-free formula nourishes both scalp and lengths, with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, ceramides, and niacinamide working together to hydrate, strengthen, and support a healthier hair environment.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Pumpkin spice flavoring is used in candles, marshmallows, coffees, lotions, yogurts, pretzels, cookies, milk and many other products.—
Shelley Mitchell,
The Conversation,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes artificial ingredients are used to give drinks an attractive appearance, texture, or color, or added for flavoring, or as a preservative to help prevent spoiling.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The bean canning liquid adds body to the soup, as does the cream cheese, along with a little tang.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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There’s also a swirl of cream cheese tucked in, which adds a little tang that keeps the sweetness in check.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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The scent boasts creamy coconut and vanilla notes that give it a beachy feel, while citrus and woody undertones offer a clean, herbal aroma.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The aroma du jour at Aromas del Perú went a long way as a state inspector shut down the Coral Gables location of the South Florida chain for a day last week.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 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 key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite.—
Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
17 June 2024
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“Spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spice. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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