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as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell a cologne for men that captures all of the spice of the sea

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as in flavor
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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verb

as in to flavor
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored spice the stew with more pepper

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Recent Examples of spice
Noun
Over the years, the offerings have expanded to include a variety of seasonings, sauces, spices, and cookout essentials. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025 Every seasoned home chef has an arsenal of go-to seasonings and spices, but when preparing a meal for friends and family, one secret ingredient takes the cake — love, of course. Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
But, occasionally even the classics can use a little extra flavor to spice up a cold weeknight. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024 It's spiced up with jarred pepperoncini peppers and ranch dressing mix. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spice 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spice
Noun
  • Eyewitnesses recalled the scent of burning, with guests’ screams filling the upper floors of the hotel.
    Alex Stambaugh, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The smell of smoke briefly overwhelmed the scent of Carlene Sutherland’s cherry pie and Sharon Tanner’s vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The sugar kelp is sustainably farmed off the British Columbia coast, adding maritime aromas and flavors.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The flavor is vibrant, and there is no need for toppings.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Sprinkle 1½ teaspoons of the orange zest and ¼ teaspoon of the brown sugar on top of each half.
    Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The palate opens to notes of fresh apple, lemon zest, and a hint of minerality.
    Liz Thach, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • Dior is renowned for its cutting-edge skin care products and inspiring fragrances.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Like prior Cacharel fragrances, such as Anaïs Anaïs from 1978, Ella Ella has a repeating name.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Furthermore, chocolate flavoring significantly contributes to toxicity levels, the report found.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Botanical vodkas, those flavored with botanicals rather than artificial flavorings, are the fastest growing segment of the vodka market, albeit from a relatively small base.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Then it all gets tossed with Parmesan for a salty tang.
    Melissa Clark, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The tang of Zing Zang transports me to the crowded confines of my grandmother’s wet bar, where the adults mixed batches of Bloody Mary’s as family slowly trickled in on Christmas Day.
    Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The nose features elegant and fresh aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, accompanied by subtle floral notes of rose petal and violet, spice notes of cinnamon and clove, and an earthy forest floor undertone.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Fistfuls of cilantro and Thai basil enhance the dish with grassy aroma and brightness, while red onions and scallions add a peppery punch.
    Megan Zhang, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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