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Recent Examples of spicing
Netflix is spicing up its documentary slate with a new film about the Red Hot Chili Peppers, set to premiere on March 20.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
This is spicing up the genre of outlandish prank videos, which lost their appeal as many channels staged their exploits.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
Call them the goth girls of the Golden Globes, oozing devil-may-care detachment and spicing up the glittering red carpet procession with a little bit of mystery.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Chef Merito’s Limited Edition Seasoning Bottles Chef Merito is spicing up Día de los Muertos celebrations this year with the launch of their new limited edition Carne and Pollo seasoning bottles, a festive twist on the brand’s beloved blends that bring authentic flavor to every family meal.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Leavy’s suggestions for spicing up baseball reflect the essence of spitballing—a pastime within a pastime.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Expected Tile Applications While tried-and-true materials like subway tile are a classic for a reason, spicing them up by playing with size and layout can lend a fresh look.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Accessories are getting bolder and spicing up looks.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
This is spicing up the genre of outlandish prank videos, which lost their appeal as many channels staged their exploits.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
Call them the goth girls of the Golden Globes, oozing devil-may-care detachment and spicing up the glittering red carpet procession with a little bit of mystery.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Chef Merito’s Limited Edition Seasoning Bottles Chef Merito is spicing up Día de los Muertos celebrations this year with the launch of their new limited edition Carne and Pollo seasoning bottles, a festive twist on the brand’s beloved blends that bring authentic flavor to every family meal.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Leavy’s suggestions for spicing up baseball reflect the essence of spitballing—a pastime within a pastime.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Expected Tile Applications While tried-and-true materials like subway tile are a classic for a reason, spicing them up by playing with size and layout can lend a fresh look.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Accessories are getting bolder and spicing up looks.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicing
flavoring
Verb
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Try flavoring the gravy with different herbs, spices, and aromatics such as garlic and onions.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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That means the brand uses wheat instead of rye as the flavoring grain in the mashbill, which is thought to give the bourbon a softer, sweeter flavor profile.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Spicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicing. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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