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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
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
The condition's most severe symptoms are sensitivities to spices, salt, and sweets, which means there's no reason to worry about a geographic tongue diagnosis.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > This seafood boil turns a simple meal into a celebration, with loads of spices, flavorful shrimp, crawfish, and sweet corn coming together in a fragrant, comforting, and slightly messy hands-on feast.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Canola oil, vinegar and spices including black pepper are among other GRAS additives, per the FDA.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Expert garden designer Nan Sterman will give a presentation on cultivating fresh herbs and spices.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Don’t be afraid of spices and herbs.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
American companies are now turning to businesses in Pakistan for basmati rice, Vietnam for spices, and Kenya and Sri Lanka for tea.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
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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
The condition's most severe symptoms are sensitivities to spices, salt, and sweets, which means there's no reason to worry about a geographic tongue diagnosis.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > This seafood boil turns a simple meal into a celebration, with loads of spices, flavorful shrimp, crawfish, and sweet corn coming together in a fragrant, comforting, and slightly messy hands-on feast.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Canola oil, vinegar and spices including black pepper are among other GRAS additives, per the FDA.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Expert garden designer Nan Sterman will give a presentation on cultivating fresh herbs and spices.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Don’t be afraid of spices and herbs.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
American companies are now turning to businesses in Pakistan for basmati rice, Vietnam for spices, and Kenya and Sri Lanka for tea.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spices
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From slam dunks to signature scents, Shaquille O’Neal’s latest venture proves fragrance can be powerful, personal, and affordable.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sewell has been working with the Science of Wellness program from IFF for the past three years, which pulls from more than 40 years of neuroscientific research into how scents can influence the brain’s emotional and memory senses.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Amenities will comprise multiple dining and drinking venues, all of which will feature seasonal produce and local flavors as their stars.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Dr Pepper has invested heavily in marketing during college football games and come up with novel flavors like strawberries and cream to entice soda drinkers.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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The mezcal is extremely fragrant, featuring powerful aromas of dark, roasted cacao, spice notes of clove and cinnamon, underpinned by the smoky richness of roasted chilies along with delicate notes of fruit and subtle woody/herbal tones.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 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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Häagen-Dazs used egg yolks, real cream and luxurious flavorings.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Cheese is typically not, although shredded cheese with flavorings, American cheese and cheese sauces are considered ultra-processed.—
Andrea Margolis , Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Choose from different species with flavors and fragrances that include caraway, lemon, nutmeg, orange, and oregano.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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And unlike the others, that revolution touched almost everything, from T-shirts and jeans to gowns; fragrances to hotels; suits to candles.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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This type of rash or breakout can be prevented by avoiding perfumes, colognes, citrus oils and other common triggers before going outside in the sun.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, higher up, growers such as Raffaele Moccia (Agnanum) have more perfumes freshness in their wines.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Spices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spices. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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