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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Archery Summit 2023 Chardonnay has aromas of Anjou pear, citrus blossom, and mandarin zest with balanced acidity and flavors of honeydew and cantaloup melons, candied orange peel, and brown baking spices.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
Combine only butter, miso paste, and lemon zest in a bowl then brush generously over the wedges before roasting.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
Combine only butter, miso paste, and lemon zest in a bowl then brush generously over the wedges before roasting.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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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 22 Jan. 2026.
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