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 Whisk in lime juice and zest and sugar. —

Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026 Add the lemon zest and juice, olives, parsley, then fold in the pasta, adding more stock as needed. —

Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026 Schaefer skates fast, with a creativity, elegance, and zest that gets jaded fans yelping in falsetto disbelief. —

Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2026 Because citrus zest and peel are best when fresh, make sure the fruit is clean and shiny before pulling out your Microplane or vegetable peeler, even if the fruit is organic. —

Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zest

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spice

Noun

Bulgur and Moroccan spices turn carrots, a workhorse of the kitchen, into a vibrant salad.

— Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Add ground red pepper for additional spice.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026