How to Use spice in a Sentence

spice

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• The soup needs a little more spice.
• Flavors are sweet and fruity with a hint of mint and spice.
  — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023
• The rye gives it a nice subtle spice and dark cherry on the back of the palate.
  — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 11 Sep. 2023
• The pantry is full of spices and tins of various kinds.
  — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 28 Feb. 2024
• The tannins are velvety, and the finish has a nice touch of spice.
  — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2023
• The heat and spices in the sausage add a ton of flavor to the sweet corn, peppers and green, toothsome okra.
  — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2023
• Aubrey Plaza brought all the spice and glamour to the Time100 Gala red carpet last night.
  — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Apr. 2023
• Found on every table next to the salt, pepper is the king of spices.
  — Judith Magyar, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
• Strain over into a tall glass that's been rimmed with Tajín spices.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 4 Apr. 2023
• Instead, swap out salt for fresh herbs, a squeeze of lemon juice, or spice blends.
  — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
• With the addition of a few spices, flavorings, and lemon juice, the Bloody Mary was born.
  — Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
• According to McCormick, the new year is bringing the rise of a unique, sour-sweet spice.
  — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2023
• Reviewers have praised the flavor of the spices and their value.
  — Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 6 May 2023
• Great whiskey balances the flavors of smoke with vanilla, spice with caramel, and wood with fruit.
  — G. Clay Whittaker, Bon Appétit, 8 Dec. 2023
• Classic Old Forester notes of maple, vanilla, and brown sugar lead the palate, with a nice dash of heat and spice along for the ride.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 July 2023
• The spices used in the dough are thought to represent the spices used to embalm Jesus before he was buried.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2024
• The avid home cook’s compact kitchen is filled with cooking tools, spices and at least six kinds of olive oil.
  — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2023
• Ground cinnamon: Adds a warm spice to the streusel topping.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2023
• Pancetta is pork belly, same as bacon, but cured with salt and spices rather than smoked.
  — Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Each mouthful of light, bright seafood ended with a tickle of spice.
  — The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024
• Namely, which boy bander will cope best with all that spice?
  — Vulture, 20 Sep. 2023
• The first variation is going to come from the specific set of spices used.
  — Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023
• Then sprinkle the broccolini with za’atar, a spice blend, and lemon zest.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2023
• Add breadcrumbs to spaghetti for crunch, roast spices and nuts to bring out more flavor.
  — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 16 May 2023
• It’s also found in other spices, such as dill and parsley.
  — Sarah Cottrell, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
• Add the chicken and cook, stirring until the pieces are coated in the curry spices, 1 to 2 minutes.
  — Nandita Godbole, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2023
• The new bottles have a snap-on lid that McCormick says will better preserve herbs and spices.
  — Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 30 Aug. 2023
• The squash pairs well with spices typically found in these stews, like turmeric and cumin.
  — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 Sep. 2023
• Some of the flavors have a kick, like the chocolate chili or mango jalapeño, but the cinnamon wild berry has less spice.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
• The end result doesn’t drink like a bottled version of this cocktail, but all the elements are there with notes of baking spice, black pepper, vanilla, red berries, and, of course, bitters and cherry.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024

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spice

2 of 2 verb

• I spiced the chicken with ginger.
• Take three capsules a day to spice up your life in the gym and in the bedroom.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Nov. 2022
• Just to spice up the pedal-to-the-metal start, the Padres face so much newness.
  — Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
• This is the perfect gift for the foodie in your life who likes to spice things up.
  — Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 22 Nov. 2022
• So take this fall’s wacky bags as a sign to lean into the odd and spice up your life!
  — José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022
• To spice up the look, the mom of four wore large statement earrings and multiple rings.
  — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
• An easy way to spice up your party is to have guests come in red, pink and white attire.
  — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 20 Dec. 2022
• To spice up the stockings, colorful tiger trout were added to the mix at Wallace Lake.
  — cleveland, 27 Jan. 2022
• Brown says these bangs are also a perfect way to spice up long, thick hair.
  — Sara Miranda, Allure, 17 Jan. 2022
• At 11 years old, Pepper is sure to spice your life up in the best way possible!
  — The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 21 Jan. 2023
• The arousal serum gives you sort of tingly sensations, which can be a fun way to spice things up, and the lube is just great to have on hand.
  — Gear Team, Wired, 5 Feb. 2022
• This isn’t the first time the Fugees have spiced up Global Citizen with a reunion.
  — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2023
• Certain trims feature red stitching on the seats to spice up things.
  — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 11 Jan. 2023
• This drink will spice up your evening—and make your home smell delicious.
  — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 17 Oct. 2022
• Now, spice things up even more with one of these Valentine's Day games for couples.
  — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 23 Jan. 2023
• Adding fruity flavor is an easy way to spice up simple tea.
  — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2023
• With no known side effects, these horny goat weed pills can be an easy way to spice things up in the bedroom!
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2023
• The actor spiced it up with a bow tie and shiny dress shoes and added David Yurman jewels for some shine.
  — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 12 June 2023
• But one former bartender out of Boston has found a novel way to spice things up in the space.
  — Brad Japhe, Forbes, 18 July 2022
• One way to spice that up might be to play him in exactas, keying him with long shots.
  — Frank Vespe, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2022
• Perhaps your latte has been spiced with a dash of pumpkin?
  — Paige Stables, Allure, 1 Oct. 2023
• So keep scrolling to browse more like hers to spice up your outfit for any occasion.
  — Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
• Toss in a friendly wager to spice things up a little. Throw a casino night.
  — Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 29 Nov. 2022
• Thank God for Skye, who tries to spice things up by daring Belly to kiss Jeremiah.
  — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 28 July 2023
• Break out your cast-iron pan (or any broiler-proof skillet) and spice things up with a unique south-of-the-border egg recipe.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022
• Looking to spice up your shoe closet ahead of a new season of travel?
  — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2023
• For those who want to spice up their time in the bedroom a little bit, this high-end device is ideal.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 June 2023
• The two quickly head to the bedroom, where Gerald restrains Jessie to the bed with handcuffs in an attempt to spice things up.
  — Lucia Tonelli, Town & Country, 31 May 2022
• This year, why not plant more than one variety to spice up the dinner table?
  — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Apr. 2022
• Cubes of the mild Indian cheese were fried and tossed in a sauce spiced with cinnamon, curry leaves and chiles.
  — Jean Trinh, New York Times, 12 May 2023

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024