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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
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
The finished casserole is creamy with a mild-medium spice level from the green chiles and enchilada sauce.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
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—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Aromas of Gala apple, lemon pith, and white citrus blossoms draw you in for flavors of Anjou pear, lemon zest, and brown baking spices with precisely balanced acidity in the midpalate.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
The finished casserole is creamy with a mild-medium spice level from the green chiles and enchilada sauce.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Pick between the basic, deluxe and premium kits, with different amounts of trays and different types of seeds to spice up your cooking.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Lucky Leprechaun Cannabis Games Want to spice up the party?
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
Noun
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Both scents are available in body sprays and aluminum-free deodorant sticks, joining AXE’s existing lineup of fan favorites like Blue Lavender and Black Vanilla.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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The fine granules will dissolve in the dough and impart subtle mocha notes, adding a deeper, more complex flavor to your cookies.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The company introduced the Groom's Cake flavor in 2009.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Aromas of Gala apple, lemon pith, and white citrus blossoms draw you in for flavors of Anjou pear, lemon zest, and brown baking spices with precisely balanced acidity in the midpalate.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
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Common flavors include white peach, pear, honeydew, honeysuckle, and sometimes a touch of citrus zest.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Each flower also features a striking scent of citrus and honeysuckle, guaranteed to grace both your home and garden with its sweet fragrance.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Knowles-Carter’s fragrance Cé Lumière will be sold at select Ulta Beauty stores and on the cosmetic retailer’s official website, marking its first availability beyond Knowles-Carter’s official website.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2025
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When choosing any product, check for gluten-free labels on the package, as certain flavorings, stabilizers, or fillings can also contain gluten.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS, RDN,
Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Unlike many of its competitors, Sir Kensington’s vegan mayo also includes flavorings like rosemary extract, mustard extract, lemon oil, citric acid, and black pepper—which means the final product has distinct black specks, while most others are an unadulterated eggshell in color.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The miso ranch seeps into the egg, only recognizable as a slight tang that’s detectable in select bites.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Just don’t forgo the citrus finish—these noodles need their tang.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Servings: 12 Bring the fruity aroma and deeply comforting flavors of a classic banana bread to a new dessert, banana bread brownies.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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But Diaspora’s farm partner spent 15 years finding a way to grow cardamom in Kerala without pesticides while still maintaining maximum aroma and flavor.—
Mehrunnisa Wani,
Forbes.com,
1 May 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 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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“Spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spice. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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