zest for life

noun phrase

: a feeling of enjoyment and enthusiasm for life

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In a published obituary, Herman, who was born on Dec. 30, 2005, was remembered as someone with a zest for life. David Chiu, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 At guesthouses all along the way, that zest for life was palpable. Clodagh Kinsella, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2024

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“Zest for life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zest%20for%20life. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

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