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

The Hoosier cabinet had space for storing items such as flour, sugar, spices, loaves of bread and other pantry supplies. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Just Straus Organic Milk and real flavors, spices and colors. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

The streets are lined with fresh fish laid out on beds of ice and barrels filled with fragrant spices sold at a quarter of the price found in the Grand Bazaar. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Little flecks of roasted sweet potato pepper the cake, and a tangy cream cheese glaze is a perfect complement to the warm spices and crunchy topping. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

As for these spices’ association with the mighty pumpkin, several cookbooks from the 17th and 18th centuries feature pumpkin pie recipes that call for such flavorings. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Above all, frankincense stands out as the star note, curling around aromatic baking spices. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

The finish is long and refined, with lingering notes of dark honey, sweet baking spices and seasoned oak. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Make it with red lentils, zucchini, coconut milk, yogurt, and heaps of warm spices. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Verb

Plaintiff Burlap & Barrel, for example, sources spices from across the globe, including from countries like Vietnam, Guatemala, Tanzania, Turkey and France—all of which have very different economies and workforce conditions. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

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