as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
dumped in more spices to add some zest to the marinade
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Recent Examples of zest
Press down on the zest with a bottle cap to cut out a circular section and then carefully remove the garnish with a toothpick.
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Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Fresh lemon zest and black pepper lighten up the cheesy dip and the base is made from both cream cheese and feta.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
Your creativity, zest and desire for life are at a pinnacle.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025
A little lemon zest and juice balances the sticky sweetness of this traditional Southern pie.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
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Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Fresh lemon zest and black pepper lighten up the cheesy dip and the base is made from both cream cheese and feta.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
Your creativity, zest and desire for life are at a pinnacle.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025
A little lemon zest and juice balances the sticky sweetness of this traditional Southern pie.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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