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Noun
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The lid remains fixed and firm, and Marion’s enthusiasm and zest to achieve has also defined the program in short order.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025 -
Lemon zest: Adds a brightness to the scone and helps enhance the natural flavor of the blueberries.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Paneer just has this wonderful, gentle expression of milky dairy richness, but without much pungency to it.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
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After five years, the pungency of Greek oregano wanes but the plant can easily be propagated from shoot tip cuttings.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Wedge Salad - Most Wedges seem plain with a good crunch being the only saving grace; this one has zing, layers, and so much flavor.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 13 of 20 Lemon Tiramisu Time for a little extra zing.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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As the day came to a close, the excitement didn’t stop.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 Mar. 2025
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Seven months later, the excitement of the Kursk incursion has evaporated.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This brain activity leads to the provocative conclusion that people with fibromyalgia don’t simply have lower thresholds for reporting a stimulus as painful.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In fact, leading economists agree that health care price transparency will free up $1 trillion in our economy every year, generating an enormous economic stimulus while reining in the runaway costs plaguing businesses nationwide.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But for first-time visitors, nothing quite beats the thrill of skiing in Zermatt with the Matterhorn’s majestic silhouette as your backdrop.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Stella Nova has a black hole vortex porte-cochere while Terra Luna celebrates the thrill of pushing the limits of discovery.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The meat had crispy edges and pickles added a perfect tang.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Immediately, your tongue is filled with a sweet-and-sour tang.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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