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
Recipe information Finely grate 1 large garlic clove and the zest of 1 lemon into a large bowl.
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Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Yet even this three-act work bows, at its center, to American zest.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add zest and juice of second lemon.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Other posts on social media include similar recipes that also use sugar, heavy cream, salt, whole milk, lime zest and water, with those ingredients also needing to be mixed and run through an ice cream maker to achieve the soft serve texture and consistency.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
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Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Yet even this three-act work bows, at its center, to American zest.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add zest and juice of second lemon.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Other posts on social media include similar recipes that also use sugar, heavy cream, salt, whole milk, lime zest and water, with those ingredients also needing to be mixed and run through an ice cream maker to achieve the soft serve texture and consistency.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zest
spice
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The brand’s Añejo, served with traditional red mole and corn tortillas, has similar hazelnut notes, alongside candied orange and spices.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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Instead, think high-protein and filling breakfast filled with fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, healthy fats, along with herbs and spices like ginger and turmeric (all of which are anti-inflammatory).—
Siya Bhambwani,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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