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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Pizza with an Indian twist Tandoori Pizza is a hit with its creative blending of Indian spices, sauces and toppings with Italian pizza.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The marinade of spices ensures the meat is full of flavor before cooking and a pro tip is to pre-slice the raw chicken for a faster cook time.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Fillets of salmon are coated in a savory, aromatic blend of South African and Cajun spices.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Canola oil, vinegar and spices, including black pepper are among other GRAS additives, per the FDA.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Hot honey blonde spices up the traditional golden blonde hair color by incorporating warm, reddish undertones without venturing into strawberry or copper territory.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
The Canadian actor expressed a growing interest in mole, a traditional Mexican sauce known for its rich blend of chiles, spices and sometimes chocolate.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Mughlai cuisine introduced rich dishes that combined Central Asian and Persian influences with Indian spices and other ingredients.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 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
As well a wine list with plenty of Cretan and Grecian options, refreshing cocktails and mocktails capture the flavors of the mountain slopes, think tea, mint and lemongrass, with olive sugar and soda, or Tsikoudia (raki) infused with pineapple tea and spices.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Pizza with an Indian twist Tandoori Pizza is a hit with its creative blending of Indian spices, sauces and toppings with Italian pizza.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The marinade of spices ensures the meat is full of flavor before cooking and a pro tip is to pre-slice the raw chicken for a faster cook time.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Fillets of salmon are coated in a savory, aromatic blend of South African and Cajun spices.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Canola oil, vinegar and spices, including black pepper are among other GRAS additives, per the FDA.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Hot honey blonde spices up the traditional golden blonde hair color by incorporating warm, reddish undertones without venturing into strawberry or copper territory.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
The Canadian actor expressed a growing interest in mole, a traditional Mexican sauce known for its rich blend of chiles, spices and sometimes chocolate.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Mughlai cuisine introduced rich dishes that combined Central Asian and Persian influences with Indian spices and other ingredients.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 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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Its menthol resin scents the forest, encouraging deep breaths in time with the Atlantic surf on Itapororoca beach, forever within earshot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Crafted by the world's top perfumers, Laundry Sauce's signature scents are bold, complex, and long-lasting -- more luxury cologne than laundry detergent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These cupcakes are a more approachable way to serve up the flavors of the classic layer cake with a little less fuss.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by three new Chessmen flavors — Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Pecan — the board reflects a color palette of rich caramel and brown butter hues, while also incorporating a hidden compartment in the base that’s perfect for storing cookies.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Our Take on the Scent Having sampled hundreds of fragrances over decades of reporting on fashion and beauty, Eau Parfumée Thé Impérial, is a winner.—
Anne Bratskeir,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Choose from beautiful designs and amazing fragrances including Coffee + Cream, Mint + Eucalyptus, Sandalwood + Vanilla, Spice + Fire, Juniper + Citronella and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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They’re made with flour, sugar, butter and eggs, whisked together with flavorings such as anise, lemon, vanilla and cocoa, then baked in a special device.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Unoaked Chardonnay is especially good with earthier flavorings, like mushrooms or squash.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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The season brings natural aromas like florals and herbs that signal a new beginning.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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These pioneering chemists from IQUEMA also spearheaded other astonishing, detailed archaeological initiatives that determined the compositions of old wine and aromas of the Roman Empire and of the mortars used in the Domus of Salvius, in the present case.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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Smelling my mother's perfumes last night was like opening the floodgates.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sensory stations will allow visitors to discover the olfactory notes that define the perfumes for women and men.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spices. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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