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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
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
Kamal used to keep pickles, olive oil and other spices in a cupboard.
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Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
This grinder is excellent for crushing everything from coffee beans and fennel to herbs and spices.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Off screen, his seasoning brand Osmo sells spices and hot sauce at Walmart.
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Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Bake eggs mixed with veggies, cheese, herbs, and/or spices in muffin or cupcake tins to make protein-packed on-the-go egg cups.
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Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2026
His Ayurvedic doctor prescribed massages with muslin bundles containing goat meat mixed with rice, milk and spices.
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Susan D'arcy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
The traditional Scottish meal is a sausage-like dish made of a sheep's heart, liver and lungs, as well as oats, onions and spices.
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Neal Riley,
CBS News,
18 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
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.
—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Kamal used to keep pickles, olive oil and other spices in a cupboard.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
This grinder is excellent for crushing everything from coffee beans and fennel to herbs and spices.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Off screen, his seasoning brand Osmo sells spices and hot sauce at Walmart.
—
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Bake eggs mixed with veggies, cheese, herbs, and/or spices in muffin or cupcake tins to make protein-packed on-the-go egg cups.
—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2026
His Ayurvedic doctor prescribed massages with muslin bundles containing goat meat mixed with rice, milk and spices.
—
Susan D'arcy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
The traditional Scottish meal is a sausage-like dish made of a sheep's heart, liver and lungs, as well as oats, onions and spices.
—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
18 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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Inspired by the cultural legacy of Harlem, this fragrance house creates scents that celebrate artistry, history, and Black excellence.
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House ants trail scents across the home to alert their colony.
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In a crowded field, voters will pick among four candidates who are all different flavors of Democrat, ranging from moderate to much more progressive and aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America.
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The bakery also serves flavors like banana pudding, cherry, lemon meringue, coconut cream, key lime and creme brulee.
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Maison Chémin Founded by November Nichols, Maison Chémin crafts luxury fragrances inspired by travel, memory, and personal journeys.
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Whether that means trading heavier winter fragrances for something brighter, packing a beachy body mist for vacation, or simply craving a scent that feels a little lighter and easier to wear in the heat.
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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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This delightful 100 percent Garnacha wine has aromas of vanilla, oak, caramel, red plum, and raspberry with soft, supporting tannins and flavors of blackberry, plum, and cassis.
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Espresso is meant to be savored in just a few sips, allowing its rich aromas and bold flavors to shine without distractions.
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Merchandise including counterfeit perfumes, Rolex watches, knockoff Knicks apparel, sunglasses, electronics and Labubus were seized, in addition to $145,000 in cash, police said.
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Those compounds are naturally present in sweat or urine, and some pheromone perfumes also blend in essential oils to round out the scent.
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“Spices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spices. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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