How to Use pumpkin spice in a Sentence

pumpkin spice

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  • The minty flavor will replace the pumpkin spice Frosty, which has been on the menu since Sept. 12.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Here's how to make a pumpkin spice version of this frothy treat.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
  • This time of year isn’t just about pumpkin spice and Gilmore Girls and new jackets.
    Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 21 Oct. 2024
  • So, none of the fancy stuff, and no pumpkin spice lattes for me.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2023
  • What to drink: A pumpkin spice cold brew with vanilla cold foam ($6).
    Megan Stringer, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The bagels are superb and so is their cold brew and pumpkin spice hot chocolate!
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Beyond that, the pumpkin spice latte is, of course, the OG of Starbucks fall drinks.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2023
  • But hold onto your pumpkin spice latte—how long do mums bloom, and when is the best time to plant them?
    Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Meanwhile, there’s a freshness in the air, a Meg Ryan movie on the telly, and sales of pumpkin spice lattes are about to spike.
    Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2024
  • This cake recipe first ran in The Washington Post in 1936, and might be one of the first mentions of pumpkin spice — ever.
    Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Wendy's will soon be serving up the newest treat for pumpkin spice lovers: the Pumpkin Spice Frosty.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2023
  • The pumpkin spice lattes are available hot, iced or frozen.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024
  • The spices that make up the pumpkin spice blend have, of course, been around and similarly combined for ages.
    Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 26 Oct. 2023
  • LendingTree has studied the pumpkin spice markup three times since 2020.
    Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Ahead, top hairstylists share their takes on the coolest fall hair trends to try—from pumpkin spice reds to low-key blondes to bold brunettes.
    Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 9 Aug. 2024
  • And there’s no greater sign that autumn is around the corner than the return of pumpkin spice mania.
    Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Clearly, pumpkin spice is not going to go away on its own.
    Daniel Neman, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The pumpkin spice wars are escalating in a big, big way.
    Bychris Morris, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Swap pumpkin spice lattes for an oaked Chardonnay (and cheeses to pair) and kick back around a glowing fire.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Or perhaps you're known to bake a batch of pumpkin spice cookies for the holidays?
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
  • When does the pumpkin spice latte return to Starbucks in 2023?
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The release of the pumpkin spice Frosty in September marked the first time the fast food brand had infused the fall flavor into its frozen treats.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Here's a look at some of the pumpkin spice products already available or coming soon.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Hot honey has now joined the ranks of pumpkin spice, ranch and chile crisp as flavors that made the leap from cult classic to mainstream darling.
    Julia Moskin, New York Times, 8 May 2024
  • The scent of pumpkin spice lattes is in the air and leaves are falling, even here in Southern California.
    Scarlett Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The three flavors here are caramel, pumpkin spice, and, in theory, coffee.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Style it with black boots, gold earrings, and a pumpkin spice latte for maximum fall vibes.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Fall has already arrived at Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' and more chains with the return of pumpkin spice season.
    Kelly Tyko, Axios, 2 Sep. 2024
  • Try using almond flour along with chickpea flour to make gluten-free brownies and pumpkin spice muffins.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 20 June 2023
  • Taking over for the summer strawberry cannolis, the new pumpkin spice latte cannolis will be on the menu beginning early next week.
    Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024

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