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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
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
The finished casserole is creamy with a mild-medium spice level from the green chiles and enchilada sauce.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
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—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Aromas of Gala apple, lemon pith, and white citrus blossoms draw you in for flavors of Anjou pear, lemon zest, and brown baking spices with precisely balanced acidity in the midpalate.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
The finished casserole is creamy with a mild-medium spice level from the green chiles and enchilada sauce.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Pick between the basic, deluxe and premium kits, with different amounts of trays and different types of seeds to spice up your cooking.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Lucky Leprechaun Cannabis Games Want to spice up the party?
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
Noun
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Both scents are available in body sprays and aluminum-free deodorant sticks, joining AXE’s existing lineup of fan favorites like Blue Lavender and Black Vanilla.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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The latest limited-edition flavor to grace the shelves of your local grocery store is one of the brand’s first sweet-and-savory innovations, creating a very special cookie born from a beloved snack.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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Every Friday, the family-friendly Thalassa Brunch transforms the cozy setting into a lively evening filled with Greek flavors and music from a live band and DJ that eventually sees diners take to the floor.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Aromas of Gala apple, lemon pith, and white citrus blossoms draw you in for flavors of Anjou pear, lemon zest, and brown baking spices with precisely balanced acidity in the midpalate.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
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Common flavors include white peach, pear, honeydew, honeysuckle, and sometimes a touch of citrus zest.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Knowles-Carter’s fragrance Cé Lumière will be sold at select Ulta Beauty stores and on the cosmetic retailer’s official website, marking its first availability beyond Knowles-Carter’s official website.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Each flower also features a striking scent of citrus and honeysuckle, guaranteed to grace both your home and garden with its sweet fragrance.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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When choosing any product, check for gluten-free labels on the package, as certain flavorings, stabilizers, or fillings can also contain gluten.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS, RDN,
Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Unlike many of its competitors, Sir Kensington’s vegan mayo also includes flavorings like rosemary extract, mustard extract, lemon oil, citric acid, and black pepper—which means the final product has distinct black specks, while most others are an unadulterated eggshell in color.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Just don’t forgo the citrus finish—these noodles need their tang.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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If Dan Burn’s goal and elevation to the England squad became the individual story of the weekend and Isak’s goal carried a tang of inevitability — so good, so unstoppable — then Newcastle’s midfield felt like the crux of it.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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While many versions of the aroma exist, feeding the line with new facets helps Mugler continue to tell the story.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Chilean coastal Pinot Noir showcases vibrant colors—slightly more intense than cool-climate counterparts elsewhere due to the intense afternoon sunlight—with characteristic sweet and sour cherry aromas complemented by wet earth notes and silky textures.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.
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