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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
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
No fuss, no muss — just high-quality ingredients and a touch of spice.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Another great example of isolated chrome, these baby blue chrome stars are the perfect way to spice up a nude manicure.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 23 May 2026
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Noun
Collagen peptides dissolve cleanly without changing flavor, and warming spices like cardamom, ginger and nutmeg add complexity with no sugar or creamer needed.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
No fuss, no muss — just high-quality ingredients and a touch of spice.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Verb
Lego’s classic button-mashing combat is spiced up with dodge and parry prompts to evade gunfire and counter incoming attacks.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Another great example of isolated chrome, these baby blue chrome stars are the perfect way to spice up a nude manicure.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
Noun
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Along with keeping things sanitary, regularly washing the soft goods in your bathroom can also keep the laundry scent in the air fresh and inviting.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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The light, the sound, the scent, the food, the energy in the room.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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With simple syrup the clash of the liqueurs is too sharp, the flavor equivalent of swords clanging together.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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Chocolate-banana, double fudge and island coconut are among the flavors that didn't make it.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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The nose offers aromas of caramel, vanilla, and toffee, set against a pronounced baking spice, citrus zest, and an herbal-minty rye character.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Garnish with lemon zest and Parmesan cheese.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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The bespoke fragrance infuses all of the satisfying bath products.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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This fragrance family is defined by cool, watery vibes and inspired by innovations in scent technology, explains Jessica Murphy, a fragrance historian.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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But a scattering of anglers is convinced that flavoring bait with tobacco is a sure-enough killer.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Many family recipes call for other flavorings like onions, Worcestershire, tomato paste, and vinegar.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Those split levels of child and adult consciousness give the film a certain piquancy, a little gap where drama can spark in a story where almost nothing really happens except a kid takes a plane ride, or several plane rides, with his mom.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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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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What other mythology would even try to accommodate extending necks, water squirters, and intentionally unpleasant aromas?—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Its complexity of flavors and aromas is unique.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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In yogurt’s case, bacteria convert the natural sugar in milk into lactic acid, which is what produces that signature tang and thickness.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2026
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This simple recipe adds a fruity flavor into moist cake with a rich tang of cream cheese frosting on top.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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“Spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spice. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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