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as in scents
a sweet or pleasant smell
a cologne for men that captures all of the spice of the sea
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as in flavors
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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Recent Examples of spices
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
The New Extraction Economy Early colonial powers extracted gold, spices and resources from distant lands while giving little back to local communities.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Out come a pair of muffin pans, platters, an immersion blender, a mixer, utensils, an egg white cooker, spices and other ingredients.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
But his spices aren’t the only things that have echoes of home.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
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
The marinade traditionally is a mixture of achiote (an orange-red paste made with ground annatto seeds), citrus juices and a variety of spices.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Made with lean chicken, organic apples, and warm spices, these $5 sausages strike the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Because of its sponge-like texture, versatile eggplant is perfect for absorbing spices and seasonings.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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This is due to essential oils that slowly evaporate as spices age, leaving them dull in flavor.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
The New Extraction Economy Early colonial powers extracted gold, spices and resources from distant lands while giving little back to local communities.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Out come a pair of muffin pans, platters, an immersion blender, a mixer, utensils, an egg white cooker, spices and other ingredients.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
But his spices aren’t the only things that have echoes of home.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
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
The marinade traditionally is a mixture of achiote (an orange-red paste made with ground annatto seeds), citrus juices and a variety of spices.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Made with lean chicken, organic apples, and warm spices, these $5 sausages strike the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Because of its sponge-like texture, versatile eggplant is perfect for absorbing spices and seasonings.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spices
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Laura Ashley has also worked with fragrance specialists Freckleface on a handmade candle called Vintage 100 that combines two of Laura’s favorite scents, English rose and wild blackberries.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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For something more accessible, try it with Bath & Body Works’ Vanilla Bean Noel or any of EOS’s body lotions, particularly their vanilla or coconut scents.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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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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One of my favorite bites was the summer jardiniere with tomato, eggplant and olive tapenade from Chef John Cahill of Augustine, a one-bite wonder that had all the right mix of flavors and textures.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Welcome to this year’s Best of Beauty winners in the Scent category, a list that includes nine genre-defining fragrances, a solid perfume, two body mists, one delicious-smelling hair mist, two oils, and four home aromas.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The aromas of this wine - maraschino cherry, pink roses and sea breeze - are dazzling; there is great freshness, excellent complexity and significant persistence; enjoy this over the next three to five years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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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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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
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Alain Hivelin joins the company as general manager of couture, quickly becoming president of a group encompassing fashion, fragrances and accessories.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The company has tied its subsequent color reveals to signature fragrances, soundscapes, food, fabrics and finishes.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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All these benefits attached to purchasing the perfumes, face serums, moisturizers, sunscreens (because fall sunshine still mandates applying them), and foundations everyone’s been raving about as of late?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fragrances and photosensitivity Certain ingredients in perfumes and colognes can cause photosensitivity, a reaction where the skin becomes more susceptible to UV damage.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Spices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spices. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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