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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
Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Canned pumpkin is typically best when baking from scratch, especially when your recipe specifies exact amounts of sugar and spices.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
It’s served hot, and the proper way to eat it is to squeeze some lemon juice, sprinkle it with spices like sumac and Aleppo pepper, and pile on a handful of parsley.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Hermits are a chewy drop cookie filled with nuts and spices.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
Chai Tea Chai tea is a blend of black tea and spices like ginger, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon, that’s commonly enjoyed with milk and a sweetener.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Canned pumpkin is typically best when baking from scratch, especially when your recipe specifies exact amounts of sugar and spices.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
It’s served hot, and the proper way to eat it is to squeeze some lemon juice, sprinkle it with spices like sumac and Aleppo pepper, and pile on a handful of parsley.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Hermits are a chewy drop cookie filled with nuts and spices.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spices
Noun
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DeRose-Broeckert also told NDA that both tree sap and buck forehead gland secretions produce strong, unique scents.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
16 Oct. 2025
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These self-care scents are packed with oil aromatherapy standouts like cedar, orange, and pine to calm the senses.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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She was taken by its striking appearance and combination of flavors and asked for the recipe.—
Pervaiz Shallwani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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As Coca-Cola explores reviving retro flavors, the Save Tab Soda Committee remains vigilant.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Expect aromas of red and black fruits with touches of bell pepper, jalapeño, and graphite, followed by flavors of raspberries, blackberries, red plums, and dark cherries, along with earthy notes.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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With my sight obscured, the aromas practically bounce out of the glass and into my nostrils.—
Aislyn Greene,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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New additives like preservatives, flavorings and vitamins were infused into them, and they were packaged in novel ways to withstand hard helicopter drops, wet beach landings and days at the bottom of rucksacks.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The chain has also recently reformulated its Member’s Mark brand to replace artificial food dyes and questionable ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, aspartame, and flavorings with natural options.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The beauty bar allows shoppers to try out the brand’s bestselling fragrances, hair and body mists while being introduced to new products as well.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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These fragrances explore the full character of oud, an olfactive celebration of this resin’s emotional resonance.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Items in the beauty category include perfumes, makeup, handbags, jewelry and luggage, and the retailer's clothing offering includes items for kids and babies.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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This season, swap in some seasonal notes of vanilla, sandalwood, bergamot, and more with budget-friendly perfumes from Target.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Spices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spices. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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