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as in zest
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
a new hobby will add spice to your life
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Recent Examples of spice
Lindsey Desoto, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Cinnamon spice contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds associated with several health benefits.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
Beyond that, her pastel pink French tips are a super smart way to spice up an otherwise simple set.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Many people add other spices, like cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper, or a touch of honey for added sweetness.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Cinnamon spice contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds associated with several health benefits.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Give Kevin Willard this; the Maryland men’s basketball coach knows how to spice up an opening-round NCAA Tournament contest.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
Beyond that, her pastel pink French tips are a super smart way to spice up an otherwise simple set.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
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In addition to the clothes, the space will also offer art by Ferney and Curtis Kulig, exclusive scents by Costa Brazil and Cerato, vintage watches by Alan Bedwell of Foundwell, and lamps and ceramics from Steffany Trần of Vyvoi as well as rare books, collectible records and other special objects.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Its most popular scent, The Mandala, has top notes of green mango and bergamot.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Next to the garden, there is a recreational area with its sand playground and an ice cream cart, serving flavors including lavender honey, figs, peach basil, as well as olive oil and lemon sorbet.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to the official tasting notes, there are flavors of red fruit, cola, vanilla, and barrel spice on the palate, with a warm, lingering finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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This zester is used more like a peeler, scraping along the surface of the citrus or other food items and removing strips of zest.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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In large bowl, mix brown sugar, shortening, lemon zest and egg until well combined.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Two of France’s most iconic brands, Guerlain and Hennessy, have teamed up to release a new edition of the classic men’s fragrance Habit Rouge to mark the 60th anniversary of its inception.—
Alfredo Mineo,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The four signature fragrances available at Ulta—Dark Rose, Midnight Orchard, Legendary, and L’Affaire—come packaged in sleek, fuss-free vessels.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
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Chewing gums are made from a rubber base, sweetener, flavorings, and other ingredients.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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High sugar and caloric content: Some protein supplements contain high amounts of sugars, flavorings, and other additives.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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If Dan Burn’s goal and elevation to the England squad became the individual story of the weekend and Isak’s goal carried a tang of inevitability — so good, so unstoppable — then Newcastle’s midfield felt like the crux of it.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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The meat had crispy edges and pickles added a perfect tang.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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The wine offers intense blackberry, mocha, and cassis aromas with subtle earthy undertones.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Extracts are tastes and aromas pulled directly from a specific food like vanilla beans, lemon peels, or hazelnuts.—
Ali Bouzari,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite.—
Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
17 June 2024
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“Spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spice. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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