spices 1 of 2

noun

plural of spice
1
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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2
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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spices

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verb

present tense third-person singular of spice
as in sauces
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 spices
Noun
But all the dinners are meticulously packed to go, complete with spices and sauces. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 Certain herbs and spices may help your body fight an infection or ease symptoms. — Carrie Madormo, HEALTH, 19 Aug. 2026 Remove from the heat, let cool briefly, and then use a mortar and pestle (or an electric grinder) to render the spices to a powder. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Solos has seen a lot of demand for Northern Greece where travelers experience the unique influence of Balkan spices on regional staples and Macedonia’s influence on its wine region. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Sugar balances the salty flavor, while ingredients such as honey, maple syrup or spices help create different flavors of deli meat. — Anna Dilger, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 The traders in marketplaces such as Khan el-Khalili offer handmade items of copperware, textiles, and spices utilizing methods of production that are taught from generation to generation. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 Keep Spices in a Pill Organizer Another one of Costello’s genius food travel hacks is for the smallest ingredients—spices. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026 The Hoosier cabinet had space for storing items such as flour, sugar, spices, loaves of bread and other pantry supplies. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
Plaintiff Burlap & Barrel, for example, sources spices from across the globe, including from countries like Vietnam, Guatemala, Tanzania, Turkey and France—all of which have very different economies and workforce conditions. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 The design detail spices up standard summer uniforms by adding texture and a more exciting, intentional feel to, say, a denim-shorts-and-white-T-shirt look. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 June 2026 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
  1. scents
  2. flavors
  3. fragrances
  4. flavorings
  5. aromas
  6. perfumes
Noun
  • In the same vein, the actress has been attracted to the world of scents.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The team also observed fewer responses to urine odors the test cats had previously sniffed after a few months, suggesting that cats have a long-term memory for urine scents.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream announced a recall of multiple flavors of frozen fruit bars from select batches with best-before dates ranging from June 2027 to November 2027, according to a news release from the company.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Those early flavors walk right up to the edge of becoming too intense—before traditional bourbon vanilla and caramel sweetness reign things in at the last moment.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of flavors
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  • Historically, the world’s elite automakers have not ventured into the realm of luxury fragrances.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Once dismissed as overly sweet, hyper-feminine, or adolescent, the best gourmand fragrances have since evolved.
    — Danielle James, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragrances
Noun
  • Salt and other flavorings also play their part, but acidity and fat are your foundation.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As for these spices’ association with the mighty pumpkin, several cookbooks from the 17th and 18th centuries feature pumpkin pie recipes that call for such flavorings.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of flavorings
Noun
  • Straw colored in the glass, this wine has aromas of white flowers, green apple, honeydew melon, and lemon.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Cantina della Volta BrutRosso ($9 a glass) is a bold ruby red in the glass, with aromas of raspberry and strawberry.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • Ahead, get a whiff of the vanilla perfumes that turn traditional notions of the note on their head.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • For almost 20 years, Xerjoff has specialized in exotic perfumes, crafting 170 original scents that are available in more than 130 countries around the world.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of perfumes

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