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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
Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Rub the chicken in the spice mix, and refrigerate on a wire rack for a few hours—this is called a dry brine.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2025
Alas, there’s a month or so to spice up what should be the team’s most predictable position battle.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
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Noun
Adam Gray | Reuters While last month’s consumer price index showed that food prices were effectively flat month over month, tariff-sensitive items like coffee beans, specialty teas and spices are showing signs of inflation, worrying small businesses selling those products.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Rub the chicken in the spice mix, and refrigerate on a wire rack for a few hours—this is called a dry brine.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Explain how the time bonuses work Grand Tours are won by the rider with the lowest cumulative time, so races have long offered time bonuses to spice up proceedings.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2025
Alas, there’s a month or so to spice up what should be the team’s most predictable position battle.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
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Every element, from name to scent, evoked longing, mystery and love.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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For a playful yet sweet date night scent, Ledda’s 16 Scenic Rose is a lovely choice.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Together, these flavors create a unique local cuisine that ranges from fresh seafood to hearty soups.—
Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ice Cream Sundae isn’t the only throwback flavor to hit store shelves this year.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Swap plain butter for compound butter loaded with herbs, chili flakes, garlic, lemon zest, or grated cheese to upgrade your corn and your bread in one move.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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In a bowl, combine the coarse salt, reduced wine, lemon zest, and herbs.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
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The brand's reach aims to strengthen its connection with Generation Z consumers after being named the No. 1 fragrance brand for American teens and the third overall most-shopped at beauty stores by teens in the Piper Sandler Taking Stock with Teens Spring 2025 Survey.—
Greta Cross,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Detergents can be harsh for babies and people with sensitive skin and allergies, causing itchiness, rash, and maybe even sneezing or watery eyes from their strong fragrances.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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Grab oysters in any preparation: grilled, steamed, baked, and raw off the shell with specific international flavorings.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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The festival boasts stunning artisan ice creams, moreish fudge, chunky flapjack and macarons for those with a sweet tooth, plus delicious drink brands with unique flavorings.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Tastes of dark chocolate, treacle, soy, and a salty tang that keeps your palate guessing with each sip.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The final dish is finished with fresh herbs for brightness and more peppers for that unmistakable tang.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Tasting through five different wines (see tasting notes at end), I was struck by the heady perfumed aromas of each wine along with the velvety tannins and very long seamless finish with a touch of minerality.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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To compensate for the decreased aroma from the tea leaves during the brewing process, magnolia leaves and olive oil are added to enhance the flavor, giving it a dose of freshness.—
Maggie Hiufu Wong,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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