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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
Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
For their relatively tiny size, spices can pack a powerful inflammation-busting punch.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Dec. 2024
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Reviewers rave about its ability to spice things up and explore new dimensions of intimacy.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
And while responsibly aging cucumbers might not seem like the sexiest hobby, there’s plenty of (literal) spice involved.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
For their relatively tiny size, spices can pack a powerful inflammation-busting punch.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Bookie returns to Max December 12 with a familiar face and the appearance of two TV comedy vets who were recruited to help spice up the action around the sports betting world.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Reviewers rave about its ability to spice things up and explore new dimensions of intimacy.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
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McGowan is hidden among other travelers on the platform, and Bonnie can be seen looking into the face of each one eagerly, her ears perked up and her tail starting to wag as McGowan gets closer, the dog possibly picking up on her scent.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent studies seem to substantiate these traditional benefits; consuming rosemary or breathing in its scent have been shown to improve memory and other cognitive functions.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Norton Malbec pairs well with sharp nutty cheeses like Comte, which offers a complex, nutty flavor with buttery, fruity undertones.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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No other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes or variety packs are recalled.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Season the risotto with lemon juice and salt, divide between four bowls, scatter over the reserved sprouts, scatter with lemon zest, and serve.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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Strain into tumblers or coupes, sprinkle with the grated zest of a clementine and place clementine segments at the edge of the glasses.Adrienne Wyper, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Adding to the ritual is its compelling fragrance of jujube and lotus flower, and the elegant packaging is made of cardboard and contains no plastic.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Contain artificial flavoring and additives: Some vitamins and minerals, like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, have a metallic taste.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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Bottled at a cask strength of 129 proof, completely unadulterated by any flavoring or coloring, this beauty was aged in Fiji for two years and then in Europe for another 10 in ex-bourbon barrels.Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Flavor Red velvet offers a nuanced, luxurious flavor profile that entails sweet notes of vanilla balanced by a pleasant tang from the buttermilk and vinegar, all rounded out with a muted hint of cocoa.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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Sour cream: Adds creaminess and a slight tang to the mashed potatoes.Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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This crisp white wine displays floral aromas and flavors of pear and golden apples with bright acidity and a touch of mineral on the finish.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The flavors feature aromas with nuances of chocolate crème brûlée, ripe banana, and pineapple drenched in caramel sauce.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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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 31 Dec. 2024.
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