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
Opening with the spiced-citrus scents of Timur pepper, lemon zest, and mandarin, the budget-friendly perfume has a heart of herbaceous white tea.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
The palate features similar aromas along with nuances of cashew milk on berries, sweet cream with lemon zest, and pink peppercorn.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
The palate features similar aromas along with nuances of cashew milk on berries, sweet cream with lemon zest, and pink peppercorn.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for zest
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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