1
2
3
as in zest
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
a new hobby will add spice to your life
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of spice
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
With simple pantry staples like aromatics, spices, or cheese, leftover rice can become a savory or sweet dish.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Ragin’ Cajun to spice up 49ers linebacker corps?
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spice
Noun
It’s made with the odds and ends from fruit like pineapple cores, pear skins and strawberry tops — blended, cooked and mixed with water and spice.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
With simple pantry staples like aromatics, spices, or cheese, leftover rice can become a savory or sweet dish.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Now on sale for under $50, this layered top features a high-neck tank beneath a wide-neck T-shirt with half-length sleeves to spice up your look.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Ragin’ Cajun to spice up 49ers linebacker corps?
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
Noun
-
Frying is an art, perhaps plied nowhere with such efficiency and aplomb as at this lively lunch counter, where the very air seems to crackle and the scent of pork incites the blood.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
-
Their strong scent and low growth habit make onions suitable companion plants for many vegetables, herbs, and flowers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
Noun
-
These days, tourists are flocking to South Korea to try beauty treatments, visit locations from their favorite movies and TV shows, and sample all the flavors of Korean food.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
-
Bubble Up has a more natural taste than many of its competitors because it’s made with pure cane sugar and lemon and lime oils, rather than high-fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors, The Tasting Table reported.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Noun
-
Here, ripe slices are layered over a buttery, flaky crust with garlic, grated cheese, lemon zest, and fresh herbs, then baked until the edges are deeply golden and the tomatoes are soft and caramelized.—
Andy Baraghani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 May 2026
-
In a large bowl whisk together lime zest,lime juice, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sugar (if using), sesame seeds, and 1 tsp.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
Noun
-
According to Kristina Strunz, managing director, Southeast Asia & Oceania, fragrance is its strongest category, accounting for the majority of sales.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
-
Add in the signature fragrance, a welcome cup of tea, and live music that plays throughout the day, and this has to be one of the most Chinese-style hotel lobbies in Beijing’s top echelon of hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Noun
-
The grocer is ditching even more artificial preservatives and flavorings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
-
One visible consequence of this administrative action was the reformulation of traditional root beer, which shifted from sassafras to artificial or alternative flavorings, often derived from wintergreen.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
-
And a jicama salad is my personal favorite, balancing heat in piquancy and chill in temperature.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The blooms are rare but rewarding, with tall shoots of tubular flowers that release a sweet, grassy aroma.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
5 May 2026
-
There was something really special about the time and care that goes into making it, from the slow cooking to the rich aroma filling the house.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
Noun
-
Feta adds a tang to the sweetness of honeydew melon.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
5 May 2026
-
Key lime juice and zest infuse the cake with zippy flavor, and a Key lime glaze adds tang.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spice. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
