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
The resulting artisan whiskey is crisp and spicy with notes of pepper, citrus zest, and a distinctive herbal quality that speaks to its northern terroir.
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Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
Adding lemon to water or tea and using the zest to flavor dishes are easy ways to eat this citrus fruit.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
The juice, sugar, lemon zest and eggs are whisked in a mixing bowl over simmering water until thick.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
Using your fingertips, rub the zest into the sugar to release the oils and slightly color the sugar.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
Adding lemon to water or tea and using the zest to flavor dishes are easy ways to eat this citrus fruit.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
The juice, sugar, lemon zest and eggs are whisked in a mixing bowl over simmering water until thick.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
Using your fingertips, rub the zest into the sugar to release the oils and slightly color the sugar.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zest
spice
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This quintessential New Orleans cocktail, the Sazerac, has a beautiful spice character from the rye whiskey, compared to an Old Fashioned that would use the sweeter bourbon.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Many chili recipes can get out of control, calling for a long list of spices, but this one delivers big flavors by calling for the perfect amounts of just the right ones.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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