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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
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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
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Recent Examples of spices
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
The New Extraction Economy Early colonial powers extracted gold, spices and resources from distant lands while giving little back to local communities.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Out come a pair of muffin pans, platters, an immersion blender, a mixer, utensils, an egg white cooker, spices and other ingredients.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
But his spices aren’t the only things that have echoes of home.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Beyond making lattes and desserts taste delicious, each of these spices packs unique health benefits worth knowing.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
The marinade traditionally is a mixture of achiote (an orange-red paste made with ground annatto seeds), citrus juices and a variety of spices.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Made with lean chicken, organic apples, and warm spices, these $5 sausages strike the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Because of its sponge-like texture, versatile eggplant is perfect for absorbing spices and seasonings.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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This is due to essential oils that slowly evaporate as spices age, leaving them dull in flavor.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
The New Extraction Economy Early colonial powers extracted gold, spices and resources from distant lands while giving little back to local communities.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Out come a pair of muffin pans, platters, an immersion blender, a mixer, utensils, an egg white cooker, spices and other ingredients.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
But his spices aren’t the only things that have echoes of home.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Beyond making lattes and desserts taste delicious, each of these spices packs unique health benefits worth knowing.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
The marinade traditionally is a mixture of achiote (an orange-red paste made with ground annatto seeds), citrus juices and a variety of spices.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Made with lean chicken, organic apples, and warm spices, these $5 sausages strike the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Because of its sponge-like texture, versatile eggplant is perfect for absorbing spices and seasonings.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spices
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Laura Ashley has also worked with fragrance specialists Freckleface on a handmade candle called Vintage 100 that combines two of Laura’s favorite scents, English rose and wild blackberries.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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For something more accessible, try it with Bath & Body Works’ Vanilla Bean Noel or any of EOS’s body lotions, particularly their vanilla or coconut scents.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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This recipe, which requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time, brings the vibrant flavors of taco soup to life in one delicious recipe.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bottled at 50% ABV, the inaugural expression was praised for its vibrant tropical fruit notes and unexpected flavors like chocolate and dulce de leche, typically found in aged spirits.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Attractive light orange color; aromas of orange roses, persimmon and a hint of cardamon.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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For the most delicious variety, food enthusiasts should follow the aromas to the most concentrated locations with bold gastronomic ambitions.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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Add some lemon zest, or change the flavorings, maybe add a ripple of crumb topping in the middle—just makes a new cake.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Our sweet flavorings are sometimes subtle, like the raisins in our picadillo and the pomegranate sauce that’s spooned into bowls of our noodle soup.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Many automotive fragrances have a limited production run and they can be purchased only from resellers on sites like eBay.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Before even entering the iconic club room, a room full of textured fragrances were positioned on podiums like an art exhibit.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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All these benefits attached to purchasing the perfumes, face serums, moisturizers, sunscreens (because fall sunshine still mandates applying them), and foundations everyone’s been raving about as of late?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fragrances and photosensitivity Certain ingredients in perfumes and colognes can cause photosensitivity, a reaction where the skin becomes more susceptible to UV damage.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Spices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spices. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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