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
And both are very likely to get used that night since so many salads, savory mains, and sweet desserts get even better with a little fresh citrus zest or sprinkle of Parmesan.
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Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
This fragrance has notes of lemon zest and green apple, ambroxan (amber), geranium flower and vanilla.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Express an orange zest twist over the cocktail then garnish with a sliced orange wheel.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
This fragrance has notes of lemon zest and green apple, ambroxan (amber), geranium flower and vanilla.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Express an orange zest twist over the cocktail then garnish with a sliced orange wheel.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zest
spice
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Wolfgang Puck’s Chinois Chicken Salad This chicken salad with cabbage, radicchio and a nutty dressing from chef Wolfgang Puck is a celebration of texture and boasts a balance of acidity, spice and sweetness.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Could any foods or spices interact with my medications?—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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“Zest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zest. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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