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Recent Examples of spiced
Her production spiced up 2000s rave-pop with hints of chipper children’s music in an oh-so-brain-sizzling way.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
This winter, bartenders at every Dante address (from the original on Macdougal Street, to its residency in Claridge’s in London) are slinging the Cranberry Spritz, which combines cranberry juice and Perrier-Jouët champagne with a housemade cranberry syrup spiced with cardamom and vanilla.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
The original recipe calls for the dark, spiced Pusser's Rum, so make sure to request it with your order.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Instead of opting for the obvious minimalist loafer, Theron spiced things up by slipping on some black leather slides, adding a summery touch to her look.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
The croissant crust was buttery and flaky, the apples soft and spiced, and the caramel tied it all together.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
After sending the cheeseheads packing with the biggest playoff comeback in franchise history, Ben Johnson spiced up the rivalry with some salty language.
—Jori Parys, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
This easy version features onion and bell pepper and is spiced with garlic, cumin, and oregano.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
This light copycat salad is made with a simple vinaigrette sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with Dijon mustard.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
This winter, bartenders at every Dante address (from the original on Macdougal Street, to its residency in Claridge’s in London) are slinging the Cranberry Spritz, which combines cranberry juice and Perrier-Jouët champagne with a housemade cranberry syrup spiced with cardamom and vanilla.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
The original recipe calls for the dark, spiced Pusser's Rum, so make sure to request it with your order.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Instead of opting for the obvious minimalist loafer, Theron spiced things up by slipping on some black leather slides, adding a summery touch to her look.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
The croissant crust was buttery and flaky, the apples soft and spiced, and the caramel tied it all together.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
After sending the cheeseheads packing with the biggest playoff comeback in franchise history, Ben Johnson spiced up the rivalry with some salty language.
—Jori Parys, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
This easy version features onion and bell pepper and is spiced with garlic, cumin, and oregano.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
This light copycat salad is made with a simple vinaigrette sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with Dijon mustard.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiced
flavored
Verb
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They’re flavored with Earl Grey tea and white chocolate, which gives the treats a creamy dairy flavor.—
Restaurant Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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To complement the sweet heat flavors of the new sandwich, the beloved chicken chain is also introducing a full line of four Strawberry Hibiscus flavored beverages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Spiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiced. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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