Synonyms of spices

spices 1 of 2

noun

plural of spice

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as in scents

a sweet or pleasant smell

a cologne for men that captures all of the spice of the sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scents
• fragrances
• aromas
• perfumes
• fragrancies
• balms
• incenses
• bouquets
• attars
• essences
• odors
• redolences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stenches
• stinks
• reeks
• malodors
• fetors

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as in flavors

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flavors
• flavorings
• seasonings
• sauces

spices

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verb

present tense third-person singular of spice

as in sauces

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored

spice the stew with more pepper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flavors
• sauces
• salts
• savors
• enriches
• peppers
• seasons
• laces
• enhances
• perfumes
• aromatizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spices

Noun

Containers of spices not labeled with contents in bottom shelves in kitchen. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Made with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, spice cake recipes have just the right amount of zing when paired with sweet ingredients. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026

From smoky, spirit-forward drinks to warming spices and frightening garnishes, cocktails in October have a little extra mystery. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

There was a basket with lemons, each one tied with red curling ribbon, fish spices stacked, the register with all the keys covered by a silicone hood, and a pile of newspapers next to a pile of wrapping sheets. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Chai Can Be a Healthy Choice, Too Traditional chai is made with black tea and spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 23 Oct. 2026

The exhibition highlights how trade routes connected the Arabian Gulf, East Africa, India, China, and Southeast Asia through the exchange of spices, pearls, textiles, jewelry, and religious beliefs. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Perry’s technique is a reasonable template for most warming spices. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

This gift set pairs the grinder with Piper’s 50/50 blend of black and red peppercorns, portioned into four individual packets to ensure the spices stay fresh. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Verb

Plaintiff Burlap & Barrel, for example, sources spices from across the globe, including from countries like Vietnam, Guatemala, Tanzania, Turkey and France—all of which have very different economies and workforce conditions. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

The design detail spices up standard summer uniforms by adding texture and a more exciting, intentional feel to, say, a denim-shorts-and-white-T-shirt look. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 June 2026

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