Synonyms of spices

spices 1 of 2

noun

plural of spice

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scents
• fragrances
• aromas
• perfumes
• fragrancies
• balms
• incenses
• bouquets
• attars
• essences
• odors
• redolences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stenches
• stinks
• reeks
• malodors
• fetors

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flavors
• flavorings
• seasonings
• sauces

spices

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verb

present tense third-person singular of spice

as in sauces

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored

spice the stew with more pepper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flavors
• sauces
• salts
• savors
• enriches
• peppers
• seasons
• laces
• enhances
• perfumes
• aromatizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spices

Noun

Apart from the abundant trade of silk and spices, the Silk Road facilitated the transfer of technologies and philosophies and the interaction of Indian and Chinese peoples. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

The margaritas here, made with top-shelf tequilas and infusions of unique fruits and spices, are much better than the frozen swill served in the general Mexico Pavilion. — Laura Ratliff, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

Brooklyn's La Fleur Rouge offers French-Chinese Spicy Wings with numbing Szechuan peppercorn, while Kashi reinterprets Hot Wings with Indian spices and coconut ranch. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

This also includes herbs and spices, so using them more often in cooking can give you an extra boost of anti-inflammatory nutrients. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026

For a more pastoral setting, The Nutmeg Inn is an 18th-century country farmstead with eight guest rooms named after herbs and spices. — Annie Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

In addition to spices, chili seasoning mix usually contains a thickener, such as wheat flour or cornstarch, which creates a lovely viscosity in the broth once simmered. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Just make sure the spices are whole, not ground, which have a tendency to burn. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 July 2026

Sugar and salt are only available by request, but Stevia and spices are kept on hand at the coffee station. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 July 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. — 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