zest for life

noun phrase

: a feeling of enjoyment and enthusiasm for life

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Blending documentary and fictional elements, directors Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw pay homage to the remarkable and charming people whose zest for life shapes and preserves this unique region and its centuries-old culture. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Linear and focused in mouthfeel, it is filled with energy, zest for life, and a refreshing citrus finish. Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Your laugh, your kindness, your wit, your strength, your loyalty, your passion, and your zest for life. Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 Many social media users took to the comment section to praise Rodney’s apparent zest for life. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zest for life

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“Zest for life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zest%20for%20life. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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