ZEST Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

zest

noun

ˈzest

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 Hirsch will play Herman Zweig, a Holocaust survivor with an infectious zest for life and comes to Westside on the day of his 90th birthday for routine treatment… but when tragedy strikes and the hospital suddenly goes on lockdown, his optimism will be put to the test. —

Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026 Socialize and enjoy your life this year, because your creativity and zest are at a pinnacle. —

Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026 Fresh lemon zest offers a blast of citrus. —

Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 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

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spice

Noun

Buffalo Chicken Bites are similar to chicken nuggets but with a bit more spice.

— Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Let sit at room temperature while the spices cook.

— Kate Williams, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026