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That doesn’t reflect the central character’s zest for life.—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 Though particular and precise in an operating room, Toni possesses a magnetic zest for life and exudes warmth with patients and her students.—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026 Your creativity and zest for life are at the pinnacle.—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 Dec. 2025 However, the star of Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Diagnosis: Murder, Night at the Museum, the list goes on, still carries the zest for life he's had throughout his illustrious career.—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025 Longtime colleagues remember Laurence for his witty conversation, zest for life, broad range of interests and depth of knowledge, as well as his exceptional skill as a critic.—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025 Now the pup with ‘zest for life’ needs a home
Philly, a 12-pound blind dog, was found as a stray in North Carolina and is now looking for a loving home after losing both eyes due to irreparable injuries.—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025 Meet Mia, a dog who is looking for a soft lap to rest her head on, but whose zest for life has dimmed a little since being in a shelter.—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025 With his caring heart, fun-loving spirit, and zest for life, Jaiden is a joy to be around.—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025