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
While wings cook, whisk together harissa paste, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan.
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Typically flavored with anise, orange zest, and orange blossom water, the round loaves are traditionally adorned with pieces of dough in the shape of crossbones and are often dusted with sugar.
—Luisa Navarro, Saveur, 23 Oct. 2025
Whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, both paprikas, cumin, lemon zest, red pepper and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
When squash is tender, add tomatoes, tomato paste, Sazón, habanero powder, nutmeg and lemon oil or zest, stirring to combine well.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Typically flavored with anise, orange zest, and orange blossom water, the round loaves are traditionally adorned with pieces of dough in the shape of crossbones and are often dusted with sugar.
—Luisa Navarro, Saveur, 23 Oct. 2025
Whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, both paprikas, cumin, lemon zest, red pepper and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
When squash is tender, add tomatoes, tomato paste, Sazón, habanero powder, nutmeg and lemon oil or zest, stirring to combine well.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zest
spice
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That breaks down as 30 by the back door landing on bags of beans and rice; 40 by the three-compartment sink and dry storage shelves, landing on spices and dirty dishes; 10 by a kitchen prep table; 10 under another prep table; 10 by the walk-in freezer and steam table; and two by the front counter.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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McCormick spices just got a major glow-up.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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