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
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest.
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Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Garnish with lemon zest and fresh mint.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Grate the zest of the lime into the bowl, then halve the lime and squeeze one half of it in as well (save the remaining half for serving).
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Immediately toss the roasted broccoli with more olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, toasted pine nuts, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and chiffonade fresh basil leaves.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
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Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Garnish with lemon zest and fresh mint.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Grate the zest of the lime into the bowl, then halve the lime and squeeze one half of it in as well (save the remaining half for serving).
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Immediately toss the roasted broccoli with more olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, toasted pine nuts, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and chiffonade fresh basil leaves.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zest
spice
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Seasoned with a blend of soy, garlic, sesame and spice, the Ramyeon McShaker Fries are inspired by Rumi, Mira and Zoey's go-to noodle snack.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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A little kick from spices in the meats made the sandwich all the tastier.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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