zest for life

noun phrase

: a feeling of enjoyment and enthusiasm for life

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Your laugh, your kindness, your wit, your strength, your loyalty, your passion, and your zest for life. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Your laugh, your kindness, your wit, your strength, your loyalty, your passion, and your zest for life. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026 That doesn’t reflect the central character’s zest for life. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 Your creativity and zest for life are at the pinnacle. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 Dec. 2025 However, the star of Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Diagnosis: Murder, Night at the Museum, the list goes on, still carries the zest for life he's had throughout his illustrious career. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025 Longtime colleagues remember Laurence for his witty conversation, zest for life, broad range of interests and depth of knowledge, as well as his exceptional skill as a critic. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025 Meet Mia, a dog who is looking for a soft lap to rest her head on, but whose zest for life has dimmed a little since being in a shelter. Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025 With his caring heart, fun-loving spirit, and zest for life, Jaiden is a joy to be around. Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Zest for life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zest%20for%20life. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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