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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, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
The spice in this addictive dip pairs great with a cold beer.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Hamilton described his version as landing somewhere between Senegalese and Ghanaian, cooked in a slurry of roasted red peppers, tomatoes and onions, delicately spiced and with a whisper of smoke.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Their Te Muna Road Pinot Noir has aromas of cranberry, pomegranate, and brown baking spices with soft, velvety tannins and flavors of cherry, red plum, and cranberry.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
The spice in this addictive dip pairs great with a cold beer.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Verb
Vintage Silverware Dividers Your current dividers may be doing the job, but one way to spice up your silverware drawer is with a vintage divider.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Hamilton described his version as landing somewhere between Senegalese and Ghanaian, cooked in a slurry of roasted red peppers, tomatoes and onions, delicately spiced and with a whisper of smoke.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Participating brands include fragrance brand Moodeaux; Hanahana Beauty; Koba Skincare, SPF line Good Weather Skin, and more.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Choose fragrances that complement each other, or layer the same fragrance across different media (for example, candles paired with oil diffusers).—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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The grocer is ditching even more artificial preservatives and flavorings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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Feta adds a tang to the sweetness of honeydew melon.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
5 May 2026
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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
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“Spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spice. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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