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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
Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
This gear could include two nesting frying pans up to 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter; two nesting pots up to 5 liters; four nesting plates; four nesting cups; four nesting bowls; four flatware sets; four spice jars; and miscellaneous cooking tools.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
In markets in the capital Kinshasa, tubs full of writhing white maggots line the alleyways, and women traders fry caterpillars, spiced with chili, over charcoal fires.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Also, food items shipped from China and subject to price increases because of tariffs include fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, apple juice, garlic spices, tea and shrimp.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
This gear could include two nesting frying pans up to 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter; two nesting pots up to 5 liters; four nesting plates; four nesting cups; four nesting bowls; four flatware sets; four spice jars; and miscellaneous cooking tools.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Accessories are getting bolder and spicing up looks.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
In markets in the capital Kinshasa, tubs full of writhing white maggots line the alleyways, and women traders fry caterpillars, spiced with chili, over charcoal fires.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
Noun
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Gently shake the bag to distribute the scent over all the mix.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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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,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Owners Nicole and Ryan Esch procure one of Indy's more approachable tap lists despite pulling from a wide range of flavors.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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Later, chugging string figures and portentous drones have the flavor of Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Add crabmeat, scallions, lemon zest and juice, and gently toss to combine.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Once the butter is melted, stir in the zest and juice of the 2 lemons.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While prolonged exposure to Castile soap (think jobs that require your hands to be submerged in Castile soap formulas for an extended period of time) can cause skin irritation and dryness, the gentle, fragrance-free formula typically doesn’t cause irritation when used properly.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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From universally flattering makeup picks and designer fragrances to skincare staples, multi-use hair tools and indulgent self-care treats, these crowd-pleasing gifts are a great choice for any beauty lover.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Often overlooked in the grind of the pumpkin spice-industrial complex is the humble gourd for which the massively popular flavoring is named.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
19 Sep. 2025
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The shop, new to West Hollywood, opened in late June, offering dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and no-artificial-flavoring or coloring frozen treats.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s used to glaze brisket or slather over ribs, adding heat and tang in equal measure.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Add fresh or dried (unsweetened) cranberries to oatmeal, trail mix, or roasted vegetable dishes for a pop of color and tang that livens up any fall plate.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The nose is captivating with aromas of brown sugar, caramel corn, and vanilla mingle with wood and a hint of cherry.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Focus on the aroma, colors, and textures of the food on your plate.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 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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“Spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spice. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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