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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, 25 Feb. 2025
Women in Avignon worked as fish-sellers, goldsmiths, glove-makers, pastry-bakers, spice merchants and chicken-sellers.
—Joelle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
Even hot wings can't stop Lady Gaga from spicing things up in couture!
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Ginger and turmeric are two spices that come from the same plant family (Zingiberaceae).
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Women in Avignon worked as fish-sellers, goldsmiths, glove-makers, pastry-bakers, spice merchants and chicken-sellers.
—Joelle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Regarding the long breaks in between and during each game, which drew criticism from some of the players, Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving praised the NBA’s attempt to spice up the game.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
Even hot wings can't stop Lady Gaga from spicing things up in couture!
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
Noun
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The eucalyptus and cedar oil scent is calming for a full sensorial experience.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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It’s made from natural ingredients and uses real plants and fruit juices to create the scents.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Emily’s Red Beans And Rice This recipe, from Emily Shaya, is made with bacon and a ham hock for extra flavor.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Consumers are looking for bigger, bolder, and more complex flavors, and brands are paying attention.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On the nose, citrus and herbal notes emerge, with hints of grapefruit zest and lemongrass.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to chef Jimmy Wang, executive director of product innovation and development at Panda Express, the Pasadena Panda Inn bumped up the citrus with both orange zest and peel in the new recipe.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Create ‘The White Lotus’ Fantasy At Home Nest New York has also embraced the show’s aesthetic with a thematic cucumber and white sage candle, featuring fragrance notes of cucumber, white sage and lavender.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Priced at $99 for 50ml, Golden Rule stands strong among luxury fragrances without the luxury price tag.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Margarine is made from oil, water, emulsifiers, and flavorings, and is designed to taste and bake similarly to butter.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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That’s why researchers are asking whether some of those chemicals, additives and flavorings are somehow harmful?—
Andrea Kane,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Immediately, your tongue is filled with a sweet-and-sour tang.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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Two successive home losses have carried the stale tang of a side in need of a refresh and a veering between extremes.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The interaction between the spirit and the wood over the years develops the complex flavors, beautiful color and signature aromas that attract worldwide attention.—
Jeremy Kasler,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The sea notes take some time to reveal themselves—you’ll first notice smoky styrax and rich oud, which gives the fragrance an earthy and almost gasoline-like aroma.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 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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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 13 Mar. 2025.
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