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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
Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices, stir, and bring to a boil.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Drake and PartyNextDoor are here to spice up your Valentine’s Day.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Using yuzu, a highly aromatic citrus fruit sourced from Kagoshima, Japan, as its foundation, the gin bursts with mandarin, grapefruit and spice flavors.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices, stir, and bring to a boil.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
Filip Gustavsson, October 15, 2024 Situation: The season was just four games old when Gustavsson decided to spice it up.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Drake and PartyNextDoor are here to spice up your Valentine’s Day.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
Noun
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The steam created from the heated lemon water loosens the debris, and the lemon creates a clean, fresh scent throughout.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Read on to find out more about what the experts have to say about the popular scent booster.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These zero-cal options get their flavor from an artificial non-nutritive sweetener called aspartame.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2025
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Dark chocolate, rich prune, and vanilla ice cream flavors intermingle with crunchy red berries and layers of furniture polish, leather, and walnut wood.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pour rice into a medium bowl; stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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At The Rutherford in New York City, smooth Jameson whisky with the fragrant orange zest.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Its peppermint fragrance is stronger than that of the peppermint (Mentha x piperita) that is commonly grown in herb gardens.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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Products with fragrances can also irritate the skin.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 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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The meat had crispy edges and pickles added a perfect tang.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Immediately, your tongue is filled with a sweet-and-sour tang.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Bright, intense purple; heady aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, lavender and a hint of clove.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Rich in cultural traditions, different selections of these heirloom varieties favor different climates and geographies differently, offering a wide range of aromas and flavors.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
15 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 23 Mar. 2025.
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