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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
Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Adding spice to the matchup is the return of Ben Johnson, the Lions offensive coordinator-turned-Bears head coach.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
These Seasoned Smashed Burgers are perfectly spiced, with eight frozen quarter-pound patties ready to feed a crowd.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Beyond making lattes and desserts taste delicious, each of these spices packs unique health benefits worth knowing.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Adding spice to the matchup is the return of Ben Johnson, the Lions offensive coordinator-turned-Bears head coach.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Venus is here to spice things up — affection and romance are at an all-time high.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
These Seasoned Smashed Burgers are perfectly spiced, with eight frozen quarter-pound patties ready to feed a crowd.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
Noun
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By noon, the scent was not quite as strong, but still lingering.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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From slam dunks to signature scents, Shaquille O’Neal’s latest venture proves fragrance can be powerful, personal, and affordable.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An ingredient called miracle berry at the top makes bitter flavors taste sweet.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Not with the return of coffee culture but with a new lineup from a YouTube prankster called PUMP energy which contains six hundred milligrams of caffeine per can, in flavors like Lemonade Ice Nicotine and Strawberry Sports-Betting.—
Reuven Perlman,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Add some lemon zest, or change the flavorings, maybe add a ripple of crumb topping in the middle—just makes a new cake.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Aromas of lemon peel citrus zest and yellow poppy.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Besides its many uses in cooking, a lavender plant adds fragrance and color wherever it's planted—along a path, beside a patio, or in a pot on your back deck—thanks to a long blooming season.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Snag yours today and get ready for a next-level fragrance upgrade.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The fundamental ingredients in this recipe consist of chuck or beef roast, butter, soup or gravy flavoring mix, ranch dressing mix, and pepperoncini peppers.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Our sweet flavorings are sometimes subtle, like the raisins in our picadillo and the pomegranate sauce that’s spooned into bowls of our noodle soup.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That delicate, metallic tang—almost more sensation than flavor, the suggestion of electricity, like looking at an outlet with a fork in your hand.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The vanilla flavor, coupled with the tang of the cream cheese, is the perfect balance.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lavender Tea Lavender is an evergreen, bushy plant native to Mediterranean climates, known for its sweet aroma.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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That’s because its long-lasting, masculine aroma gives scents structure, warmth, and depth—and there’s plenty of variance between and among its cultivars.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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 17 Sep. 2025.
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