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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
Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
This spot stocks sweets like halwa, a kind of nutty fudge, as well as dates and spices sold packed and ready-to-go, perfect for travel gifts.
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
This winter, bartenders at every Dante address (from the original on Macdougal Street, to its residency in Claridge’s in London) are slinging the Cranberry Spritz, which combines cranberry juice and Perrier-Jouët champagne with a housemade cranberry syrup spiced with cardamom and vanilla.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Ginger Tea Ginger root is a common spice and food ingredient with a peppery, aromatic flavor.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
This spot stocks sweets like halwa, a kind of nutty fudge, as well as dates and spices sold packed and ready-to-go, perfect for travel gifts.
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
The outfield was shrunk, spicing up all games.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
This winter, bartenders at every Dante address (from the original on Macdougal Street, to its residency in Claridge’s in London) are slinging the Cranberry Spritz, which combines cranberry juice and Perrier-Jouët champagne with a housemade cranberry syrup spiced with cardamom and vanilla.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
Noun
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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,
1 Mar. 2026
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The scent of orange blossoms perfuming our neighborhoods.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Southerners are so adept at whipping up this recipe, that they've been known to add in some extra flavor boosters like chocolate or bourbon to kick things up a notch.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Chicken broth makes up all of the liquid for this gumbo, so choose one with good flavor.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The cream cheese filling is bright and citrusy thanks to the power combo of lemon zest and juice.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Luca’s zest for living serves as a great reminder to enjoy the little things and take a bite of life!—
Sydney Cisco,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Products that heat or continuously disperse fragrance (including traditional plug-in air fresheners) may be the worst offenders.—
Allison Hatfield,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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This rich-girl fragrance from a French brand is my current obsession that features elements of rosy peony and pink pepper cut with jammy strawberry and patchouli.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Add some lemon zest, or change the flavorings, maybe add a ripple of crumb topping in the middle—just makes a new cake.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Juice and other flavorings are sometimes added during fermentation to create a different flavor profile.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The man whom Navarro likes to call the Boss seems to value insincere, or bought, obeisance—the flapping and fussing of a maître d’—more than heartfelt fandom, which lacks the piquancy of humiliation.—
Ian Parker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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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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Notes of citrus, white florals, and tropical fruits create a zesty, subtly sweet aroma that's perfect for the balmy months ahead.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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The wine has a smooth finish and sweet aroma.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mild and herby with a bright tang, this one was less overpowering than others.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spice. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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