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
Its staying power is down to its unquestionably masculine formula: lime zest, basil, vetiver, oakmoss, leather, and patchouli, and not a single floral in sight.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
Transfer to a wide bowl, drizzle with oil, sprinkle with lemon zest and cilantro, and serve hot.
—Greg Chelmis, Saveur, 10 July 2025
The finish is long, with layered complexity and lingering notes of oak spice and citrus zest.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The rosé notes are bright, and include summer melon and citrus zest, while the label features ribbony stripes bearing the Stella McCartney logo in a palette of red, white and rose.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
Transfer to a wide bowl, drizzle with oil, sprinkle with lemon zest and cilantro, and serve hot.
—Greg Chelmis, Saveur, 10 July 2025
The finish is long, with layered complexity and lingering notes of oak spice and citrus zest.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The rosé notes are bright, and include summer melon and citrus zest, while the label features ribbony stripes bearing the Stella McCartney logo in a palette of red, white and rose.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zest
spice
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Instead of salt and sugar, try adding flavor to your meals with herbs, spices, vinegar, olive oil, citrus, garlic, and other seasonings.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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Leave room too for the warm umami spice blend of Ethiopia’s timatim, served with spongy injera flatbread.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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