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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
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Sweet potato and coconut curry soup is creamy, slightly sweet, and has a kick of warmth from the curry spices included in the recipe.
—Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
Choose fresh foods, cook at home, and season with herbs and spices instead of salt.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Also, food items shipped from China and subject to price increases because of tariffs include fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, apple juice, garlic spices, tea and shrimp.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Take a bite and experience a comforting wallop of warm spices, spicy ginger and smoky, perfectly balanced heat.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
The Englishes source their beans from Ethiopia, and infuse their roasts with spices, the way producers in Africa and the Middle East enjoy their coffee.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
This plant is unique in yielding both an herb and spices.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Edamame Roast edamame with olive oil and spices at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
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Both need an ample amount of baking spices to achieve maximum autumnal deliciousness.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Sweet potato and coconut curry soup is creamy, slightly sweet, and has a kick of warmth from the curry spices included in the recipe.
—Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
Choose fresh foods, cook at home, and season with herbs and spices instead of salt.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Also, food items shipped from China and subject to price increases because of tariffs include fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, apple juice, garlic spices, tea and shrimp.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Take a bite and experience a comforting wallop of warm spices, spicy ginger and smoky, perfectly balanced heat.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
The Englishes source their beans from Ethiopia, and infuse their roasts with spices, the way producers in Africa and the Middle East enjoy their coffee.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
This plant is unique in yielding both an herb and spices.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Edamame Roast edamame with olive oil and spices at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spices
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Back in stock at Bath & Body Works are timeless scents like Fresh Balsam, ‘Tis the Season, and Winter.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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And for the guy who always smells good, this travel-friendly four-pack of solid colognes in classic scents like Sandalwood and Vetiver gives him options depending on his mood or the occasion.—
Tabitha Britt,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rotating schmear flavors at bagel shop At PopUp Bagels, schmear flavors rotate on a weekly basis.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Chamber praised the chefs’ creativity in weaving authentic Italian dishes with seasonal California flavors.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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The nose is captivating with aromas of brown sugar, caramel corn, and vanilla mingle with wood and a hint of cherry.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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The aromas, which were two years in the making, were worth the wait.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Made Without list includes 40 ingredients like artificial food dyes, aspartame, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, and flavorings, based on consumer demand and nutritional guidance.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Our sweet flavorings are sometimes subtle, like the raisins in our picadillo and the pomegranate sauce that’s spooned into bowls of our noodle soup.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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New Holiday Fragrances New to the holiday lineup are several fragrances with a playful twist.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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From universally flattering makeup picks and designer fragrances to skincare staples, multi-use hair tools and indulgent self-care treats, these crowd-pleasing gifts are a great choice for any beauty lover.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Grab hold of Glasshouse Fragrances’ interior perfumes.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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European colonists in America killed beavers primarily for their furs and for their scent glands, which were (and are) used in perfumes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Spices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spices. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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