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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
Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Here, okra meets sweet corn, Cajun spices, and buttery garlic breadcrumbs.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The shank is a behemoth chunk of meat, marinated in about a pantry’s worth of spices including black cardamon, cinnamon, allspice, marjoram and cocoa powder.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Add to the bowl with the spices and toss to coat thoroughly.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Inside the medina are several souks dedicated to specific wares, like leather goods, carpets and spices.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
This makes for more collaborative fun, but obviously limits the customization levels of broth types and spices depending on your group.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
The menu fuses classic techniques with Caribbean and Keys spices and flavors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Doro Wat, a traditional Ethiopian chicken stew, slow cooked with berbere spices, onions, and served with injera.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
The beef is seasoned with tandoori spices, black pepper and salt, then smoked low and slow until tender, pulled apart and served on soft bread with masala onions and Dhaba’s cilantro giardiniera aioli.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Here, okra meets sweet corn, Cajun spices, and buttery garlic breadcrumbs.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The shank is a behemoth chunk of meat, marinated in about a pantry’s worth of spices including black cardamon, cinnamon, allspice, marjoram and cocoa powder.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Add to the bowl with the spices and toss to coat thoroughly.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Inside the medina are several souks dedicated to specific wares, like leather goods, carpets and spices.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
This makes for more collaborative fun, but obviously limits the customization levels of broth types and spices depending on your group.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
The menu fuses classic techniques with Caribbean and Keys spices and flavors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Doro Wat, a traditional Ethiopian chicken stew, slow cooked with berbere spices, onions, and served with injera.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Verb
Filled with vegetables, greens, and spices this one-pot pasta is a vegetarian dream.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spices
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The best plants that repel pests naturally Some plants earn their reputation as pest fighters because their natural oils and scents are simply too strong for bugs to tolerate.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The brand expanded into fragrance with its Best of Beauty-winning Honey Infused Hair Perfumes in several dreamy scents, including classic Wildflower Honey, floral Wild Rose, and vibrant Lavender Berry.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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The recall impacts certain pint and quart sized containers of Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream in several flavors, according to the company.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Unaccustomed contemporary consumers can acquire a taste for the more intense flavors and unfamiliar textures of organ meats by adding them slowly — once a week — into meals, Ehsani suggested.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The latest batch of fragrances capture the very essence of the sun itself — in forms from sprays and spritzes, to creams and lotions.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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Those creating a one-of-a-kind experience — from the music to the fragrances — will survive.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Rather than burn tobacco, e-cigarettes heat up a liquid consisting of nicotine, flavorings and additives that are inhaled as vapor.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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One visible consequence of this administrative action was the reformulation of traditional root beer, which shifted from sassafras to artificial or alternative flavorings, often derived from wintergreen.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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From music curation and glassware to the endless combinations of flavors, aromas, textures and colors inspired by the Riviera Maya, sgnature mixology is led by José Luis Hinostroza, bringing a contemporary and creative vision to every creation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Don’t miss Shinrin-Yoku, a crisp and delicate Japanese-style rice lager, or the ever-popular Sightglass IPA, built on a pilsner malt base with aromas of berry and key lime.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Creating fragrances today People don't realize what goes into developing perfumes, according to Blanc.—
Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Strong floral perfumes and deodorants also attract mosquitoes.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spices. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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