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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
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Another good analogy is to think of the main ingredient—in this case, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec—as the meat of the wine, with small amounts of additional grapes acting as herbs or spices.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
Add eggs, flour, spices and salt; beat until thoroughly mixed.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
That breaks down as 30 by the back door landing on bags of beans and rice; 40 by the three-compartment sink and dry storage shelves, landing on spices and dirty dishes; 10 by a kitchen prep table; 10 under another prep table; 10 by the walk-in freezer and steam table; and two by the front counter.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
As a bonus, it can also be used to grind spices, herbs, and nuts.
—Jack Byram, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Add low-sodium seasonings like herbs, spices, and olive oil to enhance the beans' natural flavors.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
The egg whites, spirits, and extra spices don’t involve much extra effort.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
The Cinnamon Horchata in particular was a favorite for its just-right balance of sweetness and warm spices.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Between lasagna-like layers of corn tortilla, ultra-creamy chicken, cheese, and Tex-Mex spices add up to comforting dinner straight from the oven.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Another good analogy is to think of the main ingredient—in this case, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec—as the meat of the wine, with small amounts of additional grapes acting as herbs or spices.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
Add eggs, flour, spices and salt; beat until thoroughly mixed.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
That breaks down as 30 by the back door landing on bags of beans and rice; 40 by the three-compartment sink and dry storage shelves, landing on spices and dirty dishes; 10 by a kitchen prep table; 10 under another prep table; 10 by the walk-in freezer and steam table; and two by the front counter.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
As a bonus, it can also be used to grind spices, herbs, and nuts.
—Jack Byram, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Add low-sodium seasonings like herbs, spices, and olive oil to enhance the beans' natural flavors.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
The egg whites, spirits, and extra spices don’t involve much extra effort.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
The Cinnamon Horchata in particular was a favorite for its just-right balance of sweetness and warm spices.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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What to Do The best way to fall in love with this beautiful city is to explore it by foot, and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents that make each neighborhood unique.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Give me all the fruity, gourmand and feminine scents galore.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Bazaar is a new three-level space that will offer cruisers the flavors, sounds, traditions and festivals from the destinations the ship visits.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Next came the Red Dragon roll, which offered a nice mix of flavors and textures.—
Evan Moore
November 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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According to Euromonitor data, fragrances in the Middle East and Africa grew 11 percent in 2024, compared with 7 percent globally.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Members of the Beauty Insiders loyalty program can save up to 20 percent on makeup, haircare, skincare, fragrances, and more through November 10.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Those can include cheese, cured meats, herbs and other flavorings in the dough.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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Your family will come home to delicious aromas wafting through the house from this classic slow-cooker Mississippi Pot Roast.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Tea lovers will love indulging in the flavors and aromas of these 24 black, green, oolong, white, and herbal teas from Vahdam Tea.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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Buyers don’t want to be reminded of strong perfumes that resurface certain memories when touring a home, so rose scents of any kind should only be enjoyed after a homeowner is done touring their property.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Likewise, the product offering grew over the years to include several licenses, ranging from jeans and perfumes to home — the latter called Valentino Più.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spices. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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