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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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
Containers of single service articles are reused to hold spices. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 Miessein realized that people in search of fresh African and Caribbean foods, spices and other goods had to drive to Charlotte. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 Tyler placed it between us with an elegant flourish; the steam carried the scent of glorious-secret spices. — Larry Padgett, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Cooked spices with oil were improperly cooling in a deep five gallon bucket. — Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 This gift set pairs the grinder with Piper’s 50/50 blend of black and red peppercorns, portioned into four individual packets to ensure the spices stay fresh. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Boscarelli Sotto Casa 2020 is a delightful riserva wine that offers aromas of brown baking spices, raspberry, black plum, and vanilla. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 In a small bowl mix together the tomatoes, tomato paste, spices, sugar, 3 tablespoons of the oil, 2 tablespoons of water,and ½ teaspoon of salt. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 Our chef ladles out bowls of harira, a thick tomato-y soup spiked with beans, herbs, and spices. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 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
  • First released in celebration of its 250th anniversary, Creed has since extended Aventus into a full collection, and the original is generally regarded as one of the most influential men’s scents of the century.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Leaning into a new fragrance can be a meaningful way to mark the shifting of the seasons, and Belnu's two latest launches -- Still Bloom and Vanilla Bouclé -- offer two stunning scents to try this fall.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • Problems emerge when those distinctive flavors don’t incorporate into the overall mix or too clearly smack of other artists’ sauce.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
  • It’s currently offered in seven flavors including lemon lime, classic orange, cherry lime, strawberry lemonade, golden apple, Shirley Temple and root beer.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of flavors
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  • His eldest son Théo Saujet worked on the scent Les Caves, inspired by the iconic Saint-Tropez night club Les Caves du Roy, which Thomas Saujet believes will be the most multigenerational of all the fragrances.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Incense fragrances come in many forms, from intense and smoky to delicate and almost ethereal.
    — Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragrances
Noun
  • Later that day, at the other end of the sprawling coastal city, an inspection team arrived unannounced at a factory for food flavorings and bakery additives.
    — Zishaan a Latif, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Be mindful of the nutrition label when buying peanut butter or oatmeal and avoid varieties with additives, sugar, and flavorings.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of flavorings
Noun
  • The official tasting notes detail aromas of pear, apple, and sourdough on the nose, followed by agave nectar, cacao nibs, and toasted walnut on the palate.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • That warm, toasty scent hangs in the air at Masa y Taza, combined with the deep, smoky aromas of chorizo.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • The wines and spirits division maintained its momentum with a 6 percent increase in organic sales, while revenues in perfumes and cosmetics were flat in the quarter.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Perfectly lucid, aware of the smell of Simple Green overtaken by perfumes, the talcum stink of baby powder.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of perfumes

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“Spices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spices. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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