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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
Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The Walmart-exclusive meal adds dessert-friendly spices like cinnamon, brown sugar and molasses to the bright orange cheesy sauce.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
All chicken tenders are spiced-to-order, with seven levels of heat.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Your body has its own antioxidant defense systems of enzymes and compounds to help maintain a balance between free radicals and antioxidants, but dietary antioxidants are also found in foods like fruits, vegetables, and spices, and supplements.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The Walmart-exclusive meal adds dessert-friendly spices like cinnamon, brown sugar and molasses to the bright orange cheesy sauce.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Luke Edward Hall, known for his work across painting, drawing, writing, interior design, knitwear design and home decor, has become a go-to collaborator for brands looking to spice things up.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
All chicken tenders are spiced-to-order, with seven levels of heat.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
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These iconic spring flowers are known for their clusters of bright purple, blue, pink, and white blooms that grow atop tall stalks and powerful scent.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the full scent trio of two candles and a diffuser will run you less than $75 with sale prices.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Nov. 2025
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Originally from Puglia, Bowerman is unafraid to introduce global flavors into her Italian cooking, often drawing upon Asian influences.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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For lunch and dinner, Coconut Creek offers a variety of cuisines to choose from, including Papamigos' Asian-Mexican tacos and sushi, fresh seafood at The Fish Joint, and the Italian flavors of Sette Mezzo.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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The orange zest brightens the cranberries while the pistachios add subtle richness.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Add English peas, flat-leaf parsley, and curls of lemon zest for extra character.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The latter has added to his duties as global ambassador of the fashion house and has recently become global brand ambassador for Valentino Beauty‘s fragrance lines.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Young girls are into cologne, too, and fragrances.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Those can include cheese, cured meats, herbs and other flavorings in the dough.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cinnamon spice cake, topped with cream cheese frosting, adds delicious tropical flavoring from pineapples and bananas.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 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 key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite.—
Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
17 June 2024
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The scent combines notes of charred hardwood, carbon clove, saw dust and powder smolder to achieve an aroma similar to that of a smoky old fashioned.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wander among vendors selling paintings, handmade jewelry, and local crafts as the aroma of cooking treats fills the air.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Rather than using commercial yeast, hoochMKE’s breads are made with wild sourdough yeast, leading to a longer leavening process and a distinct tang.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Worcestershire and hot sauce give it a subtle tang.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spice. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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