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as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell a cologne for men that captures all of the spice of the sea

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as in flavor
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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verb

as in to flavor
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored spice the stew with more pepper

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Recent Examples of spice
Noun
Fly By Jing Holiday Triple Threat $46 $35 Fly By Jing $45 Target Bring some real spice to the holidays with Fly By Jing’s trio of best sellers. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024 The film follows the fate of the planet Arrakis—and its supply of melange, a unique spice and the most valuable substance in the universe—which rests in the hands of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), the untested son of a powerful duke. Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
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No need for eggnog; Sarah Drew is back to spice up the holiday season. EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024 Best Amazon Beauty Deals Upgrade your skin care regimen, spice up your makeup game, or stock up on your must-have products during Prime Big Deal Days with discounts on Revlon, Laneige, Maybelline, Urban Decay, and OPI. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spice 
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Noun
  • Beckham’s display at Château de Bagatelle near Paris was filled with references to her latest scent, which is rooted in a location and moment in time — in this case, a date night with husband David Beckham in a rice field in Java, Indonesia.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Montgomery and Krieps wore separate scents for Jack, Jill and Elizabeth, to provide a sensory trigger to switch between performances.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Impossible pie is a dream dessert for the people who love custard pies and coconut, as these are the dominant flavors of the recipe.
    Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The higher proof of the cask strength expression amplifies the flavors and provides a greater intensity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • Their 2022 is delightful with a nose of lemongrass, lemon zest, honeydew melon, and a touch of saline.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
  • It’s made with notes of fresh eucalyptus, spearmint, lemon zest, and clary sage that transform my space into a relaxation zone.
    Allure, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The fragrance references Art Deco, which was an obsession of Robert Ricci, the son of Nina Ricci.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Forbes Valuation Sean Combs was once on the path to becoming a billionaire thanks to his extensive music career, business ventures that included the Sean John fashion and fragrance lines and founding the Revolt TV network and since unrealized plans to become a cannabis mogul.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • This holiday version of the tasty treat tweaks the mousse flavoring and cookie base.
    Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
  • To be classified as London Dry, the gin must be distilled to a high proof with no added sweeteners or artificial flavoring after the distillation process.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Mayonnaise: Brings a creamy tang to the base of the lemony sauce.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The homemade Buttermilk-Parmesan dressing provides the perfect tang to balance the smoky bacon and buttery croutons.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Honey, bourbon, vanilla, and cinnamon add a beautiful aroma and flavor.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The Solera system creates consistent aroma and flavor profiles across batches while allowing for layered and complex flavors.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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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
  • While there are pops of piquancy in Landon’s script, her direction and the performances (with the exception of Woodard) fail to inspire much more than a shrug.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024

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“Spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spice. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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