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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
Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026
The ingredients were fresh and the balance of tangy citrus notes and fiery spices made for an unforgettable meal.
—Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 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.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Asado typically features minimal spices and fixings, but Kansas Citians love to slather on the sauce.
—Jenna Thompson
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 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
Filipino laborers came to Mexico via colonialism, and adapted and adopted champoy with spices and chilies from Mexico to become chamoy.
—Stephanie Shih
june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Installing an oversized pegboard in the pantry can be a great way to organize dry goods, spices, and extra cookware that would otherwise disappear into the back of a shelf.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
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
Noun
Kale chips can be made by baking kale with avocado oil, salt, and spices.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026
The ingredients were fresh and the balance of tangy citrus notes and fiery spices made for an unforgettable meal.
—Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 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.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Asado typically features minimal spices and fixings, but Kansas Citians love to slather on the sauce.
—Jenna Thompson
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 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
Filipino laborers came to Mexico via colonialism, and adapted and adopted champoy with spices and chilies from Mexico to become chamoy.
—Stephanie Shih
june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Installing an oversized pegboard in the pantry can be a great way to organize dry goods, spices, and extra cookware that would otherwise disappear into the back of a shelf.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 11 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.
—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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Citrus, solar fragrances, fruity notes like peach and strawberry, and gourmand scents are leading the season’s biggest perfume trends.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The intention for this breed was to work closely with hunters, so they're locked in on human cues, scents and retrieval.—
Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Blue Coconut Refresher features coconut, strawberry and açaí flavors, and is shaken with ice and blue spirulina.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Krispy Kreme had also expanded its core lineup, adding nine new flavors, plus four seasonal doughnuts that rotate regularly, CharlotteFive previously reported.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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Launched in 1983 and operated by the Omani Sabco Group, the brand is known for its highly concentrated fragrances, which retail for $550 per 100-ml.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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The best scent picks at Dollar Tree Dollar Tree has leaned into the body mist trend with a rotating lineup of SPA Luxury sprays that mimic the soft, layered fragrances popular on social media.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Add lemon juice and any additional extracts or flavorings the recipe calls for before gently folding in the cornstarch.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
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Many family recipes call for other flavorings like onions, Worcestershire, tomato paste, and vinegar.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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With a steady stream of tiny bubbles, aromas of strawberry, marzipan, and honeysuckle set the scene for brilliant effervescence and peach, pomegranate, and lavender flavors with a closing note of brioche.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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The Estate Blanc de Blanc, with its crisp aromas of ripe pear and fresh apple; Brut Rosé sparkling grenache, full of red fruit and raspberry; or the sparkling syrah are frequent favorites.—
Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Wild beavers went extinct in the UK around 400 years ago, as humans hunted them for their fur, meat and scent gland secretions, which have a musky, vanilla-like fragrance and were used as food flavoring and in perfumes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Plus, here are the results of a recent survey of 5,200 local residents by the Japan Private Railway Association, which additionally found that strong perfumes worn by tourists, sitting styles, and even sneezing are all frowned upon.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Spices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spices. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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