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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
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The nose offers orchard fruits and rich whiskey notes, while the palate surprises with a Kentucky-style rye character, baking spices, and tropical fruit.
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Alongside ripe avocados, fresh tomatoes, and spices, this dip is topped with queso blanco and pomegranate seeds.
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Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Beans from that region have a slightly different taste than typical American coffee, and baristas in Arabic coffee shops add different spices and flavors.
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Jenna Thompson
june 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Arid deserts, tall grasses, sandalwood heating up with cardamom and other spices—this rugged solar floral has it all.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
So, if some of your favorite dishes don't have the same punch, expired spices could be the culprit.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Anti-inflammatory spices for gut health Turmeric is known for its golden color and anti-inflammatory powers.
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Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
The mix of buttermilk, mayonnaise, herbs, and spices has since become not only America's favorite salad dressing but a popular flavor internationally.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Filled with vegetables, greens, and spices this one-pot pasta is a vegetarian dream.
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Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Our belle of the barbecue is a citrusy take on an American classic—beer-can chicken—with an ode to mojo criollo, a marinade traditionally made with bitter sour oranges, warm spices, and a heavy hand of garlic.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The nose offers orchard fruits and rich whiskey notes, while the palate surprises with a Kentucky-style rye character, baking spices, and tropical fruit.
—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Alongside ripe avocados, fresh tomatoes, and spices, this dip is topped with queso blanco and pomegranate seeds.
—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Beans from that region have a slightly different taste than typical American coffee, and baristas in Arabic coffee shops add different spices and flavors.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Arid deserts, tall grasses, sandalwood heating up with cardamom and other spices—this rugged solar floral has it all.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
So, if some of your favorite dishes don't have the same punch, expired spices could be the culprit.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Anti-inflammatory spices for gut health Turmeric is known for its golden color and anti-inflammatory powers.
—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
The mix of buttermilk, mayonnaise, herbs, and spices has since become not only America's favorite salad dressing but a popular flavor internationally.
—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Verb
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.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spices
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Desirable aromatherapy scents include lavender that can help decompress, marjoram that targets the nervous system and neroli for reducing stress.
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First on the docket is Fall Traditions, the 34-piece collection featuring scents like Football Season, The Perfect Autumn, Cider Lane and more across the Bath & Body Works suite of products.
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With menus inspired by the seasons, rotating dishes, bold flavors and comforting classics adorn the menu, like their famous crispy fried chicken and their shrimp and grits.
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For local flavors, order the incredibly savory ackee and saltfish egg scramble.
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Shop the best fragrances to layer, including D&S and Durga Steamed Rainbow and Cyklar Sex Musk Roll-On Perfume Oil, from $24.
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Avoid Fragrant Products That Attract Mosquitoes Using perfumed products may attract mosquitoes, especially those with sweet or fruity fragrances.
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Add lemon juice and any additional extracts or flavorings the recipe calls for before gently folding in the cornstarch.
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Many family recipes call for other flavorings like onions, Worcestershire, tomato paste, and vinegar.
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The nose kicks off with a kick of Calvados, and early aromas include poached pears and apple jelly.
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Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
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Instead, the category has recently evolved into something nuanced, blending new, unusual accords and creamy textures to create sophisticated, emotionally complex perfumes.
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Ahead, eight solar perfumes that smell like skin, flowers, and sand bathed in sunlight.
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“Spices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spices. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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