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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
Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
For example, someone might keep an array of spices out on the counter at all times or display all of their face creams out in the open on the bathroom vanity.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Popeyes The Popeyes Seafood Menu has returned for a limited time, with four new dry rub options to spice up ala carte Shrimp and Tackle Box.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Chai is made from black tea mixed with spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black pepper.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
For example, someone might keep an array of spices out on the counter at all times or display all of their face creams out in the open on the bathroom vanity.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Her production spiced up 2000s rave-pop with hints of chipper children’s music in an oh-so-brain-sizzling way.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Popeyes The Popeyes Seafood Menu has returned for a limited time, with four new dry rub options to spice up ala carte Shrimp and Tackle Box.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
Noun
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Fresh mint adds both beauty and scent as the greenery.—
James T. Farmer,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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And there was a unique scent in the room that I was told was rooted in agave.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The flavor is a surprise and varies by location, so customers will need to check the Secret Menu section on the app.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Other posts on social media include similar recipes that also use sugar, heavy cream, salt, whole milk, lime zest and water, with those ingredients also needing to be mixed and run through an ice cream maker to achieve the soft serve texture and consistency.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Add the remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar, grated zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 Tbsp.—
Andre Fowles,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Think a long-lasting foundation formulated with premium skin care, a fragrance with ultrarare notes, or a lipstick that doubles as a high-end accessory.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Toasting it briefly in butter helps release its fragrance.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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A little goes a long way—the brine itself can be used for flavoring and color, and the cubes of tofu can be mashed with their liquid to make an ultra-savory paste.—
Jen Lin-Liu,
Saveur,
11 Mar. 2026
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Unoaked Chardonnay is especially good with earthier flavorings, like mushrooms or squash.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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And a jicama salad is my personal favorite, balancing heat in piquancy and chill in temperature.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers.—
Logan S. James,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 2020 is a blend of approximately two-thirds Merlot and one-third Cabernet Sauvignon and offers aromas of cherry, brown baking spices, crushed violet petals, and black plum.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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Use the powder to add oomph to popcorn, tang to poultry marinades, or to swish into pasta, or reconstitute it with water to use like regular buttermilk.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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The pizza dough was dialed in, sporting the lightness and crispiness of a New York pizza combined with the chew and the fermented tang of Californian Neapolitan pizza.—
Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spice. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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