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something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food
Europe in Columbus's time imported rare and valuable spices from the Indies
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Recent Examples of spices
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
With the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, other spices were added, enriching its flavor.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Traditional birria is a beef or goat stew, slow cooked with spices and chiles to give the meat lots of flavor.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
For the meatballs, combine ground beef with cornmeal, spices, and seasonings, then shape into small balls.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
The current law only allows the sale of homemade bread, jams, spices, honey, pickles, nuts, and other foods that do not need to be refrigerated.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
It can also be used in pantries for stacking cans, spices, and small containers.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Flavor with herbs, spices, citrus, garlic, vinegar, and mushrooms instead of salt.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Warm spices, a soft, tender interior thanks to the namesake fruit, pockets of nutty pecans or perhaps melted chocolate chips.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
With the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, other spices were added, enriching its flavor.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Traditional birria is a beef or goat stew, slow cooked with spices and chiles to give the meat lots of flavor.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
For the meatballs, combine ground beef with cornmeal, spices, and seasonings, then shape into small balls.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
The current law only allows the sale of homemade bread, jams, spices, honey, pickles, nuts, and other foods that do not need to be refrigerated.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
It can also be used in pantries for stacking cans, spices, and small containers.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Flavor with herbs, spices, citrus, garlic, vinegar, and mushrooms instead of salt.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Filled with vegetables, greens, and spices this one-pot pasta is a vegetarian dream.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spices
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Some of the more common extra therapies are basic massaging and scents, which are intended to promote relaxation.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Even small updates, think calming scents, new throw pillows or a fresh area rug, can instantly shift the energy of a room.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sawa offers a diverse selection of Sudanese and Middle Eastern items, along with Mediterranean favorites, broadening the palate’s exposure to a wider range of flavors.—
Tamara Dunn,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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In October, there's the annual Fall for Greenville, a long-running downtown food festival showcasing local restaurants, live music, and regional flavors along Main Street.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Many conventional cleaning products contain fragrances that can irritate airways and trigger allergic responses.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Below, your guide to fragrances that actually last—and keep turning heads hour after hour.—
Allure,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Juice and other flavorings are sometimes added during fermentation to create a different flavor profile.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Raspberry and lemon are a refreshing pairing, combining zesty and sweet flavorings.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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What might be a pleasant wine on the ground often loses nuance or becomes imbalanced in flight since the low cabin pressure tends to mute aromas.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Garnet to the eye, this stunning wine opens with aromas of tobacco leaf, Luxardo cherry, red plum, and black raspberry with just a whiff of minerality and graphite.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pungent garlic perfumes the sauce with its distinct nuances.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Each of its perfumes is conceived by founder Corbin Chamberlin and perfumer Sarah Horowitz-Thran, but the duo designed to be worn during different lunar cycles has captured a growing fan base—and for good reason.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spices. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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